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FL51 NTE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,143 mi
Last recorded114,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NTE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,143 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 3 Feb 2021 114,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 104,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 79,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in inner sill behind dead axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,957 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,178 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge -offside rear perished and nail in tread

signs of minor perishing and corrosion

slight damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,176 miles

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

signs of minor perishing and corrosion

slight damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,289 miles

engine light on

signs of minor perishing and corrosion

slight damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

slight noise offside rear hub?

Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

signs of minor perishing and corrosion

slight damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

slight noise offside rear hub?

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,388 miles

engine light on

signs of minor perishing and corrosion

slight damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

slight noise offside rear hub?

Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,388 miles

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

engine light on

signs of minor perishing and corrosion

slight damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

slight noise offside rear hub?

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,310 miles

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

minor damage to roadwheels

nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

slight deterioration to suspension etc

some signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,310 miles

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

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

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

minor damage to roadwheels

nearside rear tyre shows signs of perishing

slight deterioration to suspension etc

some signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,080 miles

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

slight damage to roadwheels

slight signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,080 miles

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

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

slight damage to roadwheels

slight signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 23,995 miles

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

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

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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FL51 NTE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FL51 NTE, 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 FL51 NTE registered?

FL51 NTE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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