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EF51 LXV

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,937 mi
Last recorded163,937 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LXV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 163,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box has slight leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,856 miles

general under body corrosion

light corrosion to sills

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,896 miles

Engine management light on, indicating a fault.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle, but not excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2018 134,896 miles

Engine management light on, indicating a fault.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on underside of vehicle, but not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,178 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment LATERIAL (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front DOOR STEP CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment LATERIAL (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,178 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment LATERIAL (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low VERY (1.8)

Offside Front DOOR STEP CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment LATERIAL (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,466 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and rwar wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,587 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 114,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,411 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 111,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,686 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

writing on backplate of both number plates

Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,846 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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EF51 LXV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF51 LXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF51 LXV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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