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FJ51 VBE

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,605 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2017 104,605 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,731 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,430 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,279 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills corroded at rear

front brake discs corroded on inside face

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,004 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 47,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,681 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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FJ51 VBE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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