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EF51 VFV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VFV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 153,269 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 153,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 145,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 145,893 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 138,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 138,919 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,703 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 128,703 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 118,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,149 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to offside inner sill

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,268 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jan 2011 95,268 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,255 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

minor cut in outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,205 miles

Oil leak

cut in outer sidewall offside front tyre not down to cords

Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,205 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

cut in outer sidewall offside front tyre not down to cords

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Official sticker in swept area of windscreen.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 48,531 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 48,531 miles

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

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

Official sticker in swept area of windscreen.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 35,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

Noise heard from offside rear wheel when checking wheel bearing. poss debris in tyre.

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 VFV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

EF51 VFV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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