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EJ51 VBT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,362 mi
Last recorded151,362 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 VBT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 151,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 147,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 141,696 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 141,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,222 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 109,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,335 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 60,478 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 33,220 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 VBT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 VBT registered?

EJ51 VBT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 VBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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