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FP51 PTU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 PTU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 101,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,904 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split o/s and n/s slightly

surface corossion n/s/r section of main brake pipe

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,904 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split o/s and n/s slightly

surface corossion n/s/r section of main brake pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,309 miles

N/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/s/rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. borderline

offside front seat doesn't tilt

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,250 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

surface corossion r/n/s brake pipe

Fail 5 Nov 2009 59,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,951 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,945 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 40,545 miles

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

lower arm bushs starting to split

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,545 miles

lower arm bushs starting to split

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,505 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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FP51 PTU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP51 PTU, 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 FP51 PTU registered?

FP51 PTU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is FP51 PTU safe to buy?

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