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EU51 TCY

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 TCY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,155 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 121,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge (advise attention)

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,476 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,677 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn but just within limits.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Front number plate broken but just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

O/S door trim insicure.

O/S headlight aim on limits.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Signs of water leak from N/S/R of engine.

Slight condensation present in lamp lens's.

Slight play in both N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting bushes.

Suspect O/S/R wheel bearing slightly dry.

Suspect tyre pressure warning light on.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,721 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, bushes starting to separate

Front brake pipes corroded, inner edge of nearside front tyre well worn, front brake hoses deteriorated

Fuel filter well corroded, all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

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

gearbox oil leak from end housing, Strong surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,721 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms, bushes starting to separate

Front brake pipes corroded, inner edge of nearside front tyre well worn, front brake hoses deteriorated

Fuel filter well corroded, all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak from end housing, Strong surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,435 miles

Both front brake hoses badly corroded around the securing nut

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes in poor condition and adrift from arm.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to floor

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

Offside front tyre has been substantially dammaged due to being run flat

Substantial corrosion to lower wing sections both front wings

Timing belt due for replacement (80,000miles or 5 years) .No record found in booklet

Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,435 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Corrosion to floor

Both front brake hoses badly corroded around the securing nut

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes in poor condition and adrift from arm.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre has been substantially dammaged due to being run flat

Substantial corrosion to lower wing sections both front wings

Timing belt due for replacement (80,000miles or 5 years) .No record found in booklet

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,907 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Timing belt due at 80,000miles or 5 years.

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,537 miles

All 4 tyres BADLY cracked and perrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres BADLY cracked and perrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,787 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 TCY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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