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EY51 BFV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 BFV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 91,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread to cords 195/50x15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear & middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush which mounts to body (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferule partly missing & heavily perished (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre slight damage to tread

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush that bolts to body (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all four coil springs heavily corroded! (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,154 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Fail 8 May 2015 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,924 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,464 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,322 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,878 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,080 miles

both rear metak brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear metak brake pipes corroded

clutch slipping badly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,346 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,327 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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EY51 BFV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY51 BFV, 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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EY51 BFV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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