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FJ51 PMV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 PMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 145,412 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s inner sill /floor rear around subframe mounts and handbrake cable mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 144,309 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 144,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp broken (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,979 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 140,979 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,348 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 139,348 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 132,748 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,386 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 124,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

heat shield insecure.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,408 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,469 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,732 miles

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

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

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

both front and both rear brake pipes has heavy application of grease

front brake discs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,732 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

both front and both rear brake pipes has heavy application of grease

front brake discs corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 63,597 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 63,595 miles

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

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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FJ51 PMV 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 FJ51 PMV, 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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FJ51 PMV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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