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EF51 VDG

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

226,006 mi
Last recorded226,006 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 226,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 226,006 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 216,284 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both inner sills very rusty

both rear chassis rails very rusty

slight bow exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2018 216,284 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 204,517 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Surface cracks in offside front brake flexi hose.

Fail 5 May 2017 204,514 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 197,341 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 197,171 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 191,866 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY

BOTH REAR SILLS VERY RUSTY

Fail 25 Nov 2015 191,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 183,727 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 183,727 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 176,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 176,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 170,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Dec 2012 170,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 156,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 156,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 136,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 113,676 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,140 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 93,140 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 67,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,581 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 40,561 miles

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?

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 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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