MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front brake hoses cracking
both inner sills very rusty
both rear chassis rails very rusty
slight bow exhaust
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
both front brake hoses cracking
both inner sills very rusty
both rear chassis rails very rusty
slight bow exhaust
Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.
Surface cracks in offside front brake flexi hose.
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute offside. (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor. (2.4.A.3)
Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.
Surface cracks in offside front brake flexi hose.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
BOTH REAR SILLS VERY RUSTY
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FACING PANEL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FACING PANEL (2.4.A.3)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
BOTH REAR SILLS VERY RUSTY
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs in poor condition
slight wear both rear tyres on inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs in poor condition
slight wear both rear tyres on inner edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake discs corroded and worn
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake discs corroded and worn
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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EF51 VDG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 November 2001.
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