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FY51 FUM

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 FUM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,211 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing deterieorating and has play

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near brake pipe fixing under matting (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at brake pipe mounting under matting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing deterieorating and has play

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and needs renewing

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,586 miles

alternator belt perished

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and needs renewing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,586 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

alternator belt perished

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and needs renewing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,256 miles

alternator belt needs renewing

corrosion affecting floorpan panels

front brake hoses perished nearside and offside

front nearside and offside brake discs corroded and worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes need greasing

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes need greasing

offside rear wiper blade split on ends

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

alternator belt needs renewing

corrosion affecting floorpan panels

front brake hoses perished nearside and offside

front nearside and offside brake discs corroded and worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes need greasing

nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes need greasing

offside rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,165 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,035 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside screen washer needs cleaning out

rear floorpan corroding both sides

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,096 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,105 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 60,105 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,127 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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FY51 FUM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY51 FUM, 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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FY51 FUM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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