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FJ51 VEB

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,297 mi
Last recorded90,297 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VEB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,297 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,297 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 90,291 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure hose (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

engine warning light is on

both rear tyres are perishing and cracking on the treads

Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,675 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both rear tyres are perishing and cracking on the treads

coolant level low

engine warning light is on

Fail 31 Oct 2015 87,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both rear tyres are perishing and cracking on the treads

coolant level low

engine warning light is on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,047 miles

EML illuminated indicating engine fault

Flexiable section of exhaust starting to seperate but not leaking at time of test

Handbrake cable casing corroded on both sides

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML illuminated indicating engine fault

Flexiable section of exhaust starting to seperate but not leaking at time of test

Handbrake cable casing corroded on both sides

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,477 miles

EML Light On Dash

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML Light On Dash

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,779 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,775 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f ABS wire loose

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 60,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,727 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 VEB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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