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EU51 DXP

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,984 mi
Last recorded165,984 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 DXP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 165,984 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch corroded and arch seam split. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR Outer sill, within 30cm of the suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch corroded and arch seam split. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of sub frame mounting. Front trailing arm mount. OSR outer sill / front of arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive can not determine where the leak is coming from. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 157,839 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (195/50/15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch has been repaired. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch has been repaired. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 157,839 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (195/50/15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch has been repaired. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch has been repaired. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,428 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 151,428 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 141,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 141,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 131,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 131,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 123,297 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 107,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,271 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 7 Sep 2009

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,275 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 73,275 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,330 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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EU51 DXP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EU51 DXP, 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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EU51 DXP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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