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EJ51 OLX

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OLX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 122,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 122,217 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 114,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

grinding from rear brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 108,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 8 Jul 2021 104,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inside edge. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam front bushes worn, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 104,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inside edge. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam front bushes worn, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight dent to inner lip, not to excess. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of perishing to both rear tyres and valves, not to excess. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,409 miles

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf sill starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

front wipers split at ends but clearing screen effectively

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,953 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,748 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,737 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,898 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,540 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,990 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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EJ51 OLX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ51 OLX, 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 EJ51 OLX registered?

EJ51 OLX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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