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EU51 WTX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WTX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,169 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front road wheels inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front tyres both worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front road wheels inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front and rear inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front (Inner sill and floor area) (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi damaged and breaking up (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.2.6)

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

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

Surface rust to front sub frame

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,489 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,209 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,209 miles

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

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

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,016 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,679 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 84,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 84,834 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,562 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 54,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,912 miles

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

off side rear brake slight bind

Fail 24 Nov 2007 44,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 33,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WTX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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