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EF51 VKH

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,060 mi
Last recorded125,060 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 125,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play nearside @ offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 8 Dec 2022 123,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,871 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 116,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,439 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

front inner brake pads fairly low

offside front lower wish bone arm rear bush starting to split

rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2017 109,436 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs wearing thin

front inner brake pads fairly low

offside front lower wish bone arm rear bush starting to split

rear brake hoses perishing slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,138 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 106,132 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges @ close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,626 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge. No cords visible.

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

Offside rear brake pipe(to flexi hose)corroding, not considered to be excessive.

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,083 miles

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

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mounting rubbers split @ perished @ slight movement

Fail 16 Dec 2013 91,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside @ offside rear subframe front mounting rubbers split @ perished @ slight movement

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,014 miles

slight corrosion starting to nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,740 miles

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,064 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,706 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing towards tread depth indicators.

Wipers noisy but clearing screen.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,544 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,544 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,838 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,041 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 VKH 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 69.2%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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