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HG51 OTX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 OTX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,165 miles

Both front tyres worn bold on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both front tyres worn bold on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,039 miles

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

both rear axel bushes have play in

both rear inner sills becomeing corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,995 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,991 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,570 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,593 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,593 miles

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

front discs pitted on inner braking surfaces

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,339 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs, inner face, are becoming corroded. Front brakes probably need attention.

suspected fluid leak from power steering pump area, investigation required.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs, inner face, are becoming corroded. Front brakes probably need attention.

suspected fluid leak from power steering pump area, investigation required.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,511 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,314 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,357 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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HG51 OTX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HG51 OTX, 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 HG51 OTX registered?

HG51 OTX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is HG51 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 OTX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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