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EK51 ZXU

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,804 mi
Last recorded149,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 149,804 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp not working

movement to nearside rear axle mounting main bush.

offside front floor pan corroded under drivers seat.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 137,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 137,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,534 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,534 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,881 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,676 miles

Both front wishbones are corroded.

Front subframe is corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,041 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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EK51 ZXU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK51 ZXU, 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 EK51 ZXU registered?

EK51 ZXU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EK51 ZXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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