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HD51 BGU

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 BGU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,096 miles

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

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

corrosion developing to o/s and n/s outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch area corrosion developing

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch and sill area corrosion developing

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,660 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,002 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are split

nearside + offside , lower sill is corroded

nearside door mirror is loose

Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,002 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades are split

nearside + offside , lower sill is corroded

nearside door mirror is loose

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,015 miles

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

nearside rear wheel inner rim slight buckle

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,371 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,875 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 76,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak,corroded front discs(brake)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,809 miles

Both front top suspension mounts have slight play in them

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

N/s rear inner wheel rim has a slight buckle

Fail 17 Feb 2010 73,809 miles

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

Both front top suspension mounts have slight play in them

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

N/s rear inner wheel rim has a slight buckle

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 68,454 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,454 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

N/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,095 miles

both front tyres are showing wear on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres are showing wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 59,638 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,755 miles

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

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

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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HD51 BGU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HD51 BGU, 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 HD51 BGU registered?

HD51 BGU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is HD51 BGU safe to buy?

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