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FG51 KVO

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 KVO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,991 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear subframe bushes soft starting to split out (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn hard inner edge soon start to peel

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,129 miles

Coolant leak o/s ()

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroding at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,129 miles

Coolant leak o/s ()

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroding at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,660 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both wishbone rear bushes splitting out (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy corroded to limit (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear inner sill corroding

o/s/rear axel bush soft

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,679 miles

Corrosion at nearside rear brake pipe end

Nearside rear brake pipe previously greased, presume corrosion

Offside front suspension arm back-bush starting to seperate

Some play in 4x suspension leg top mounts

Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,679 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion at nearside rear brake pipe end

Nearside rear brake pipe previously greased, presume corrosion

Offside front suspension arm back-bush starting to seperate

Some play in 4x suspension leg top mounts

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,926 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 15,411 miles

advise front o/s & n/s lower arm bush bondings starting to split

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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FG51 KVO 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG51 KVO, 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 FG51 KVO registered?

FG51 KVO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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