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FD51 WSU

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,908 mi
Last recorded134,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 WSU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 134,908 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,933 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 131,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front tyres are close to the legal limit

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,164 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle has been welded near jacking points

Offside Front Vehicle has been welded near jacking points

Offside Rear Vehicle has been welded near jacking points

Fail 7 Mar 2019 127,162 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,123 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 121,123 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Bad coolant leak

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit and nadly worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,765 miles

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes split but not resulting in excess movement

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,765 miles

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

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

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

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes split but not resulting in excess movement

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,431 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,431 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,180 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,609 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,550 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,121 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,121 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)

centre stop light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,798 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 41,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 36,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 32,858 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)

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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FD51 WSU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FD51 WSU, 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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What year was FD51 WSU registered?

FD51 WSU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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