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EF51 NSJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,223 mi
Last recorded80,223 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 NSJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,223 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,999 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,999 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,057 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnett hinge broke

slight corrision floor pan

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,057 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnett hinge broke

slight corrision floor pan

Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 62,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,885 miles

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

i)SLIGHT deterioration in BOTH inner bush bonds of BOTH front lower suspension arms.

Fail 13 Nov 2009

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

i)SLIGHT deterioration in BOTH inner bush bonds of BOTH front lower suspension arms.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,149 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,838 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 37,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,197 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 NSJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSJ, 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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What year was EF51 NSJ registered?

EF51 NSJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is EF51 NSJ safe to buy?

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