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HJ51 XMC

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,068 mi
Last recorded109,068 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XMC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,828 miles

corrosion evident on rear wheelarches n/s outersill,undersills,and rear chassis rails

front a.r.b D bushes worn

front brake hoses cracking

n/s/f lower wishbone - inner rear bush debonding

o/s/f lower wishbone - inner rear bush debonding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

signs cf coolant leak from thermostat housing area

Fail 3 Sep 2013 96,828 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident on rear wheelarches n/s outersill,undersills,and rear chassis rails

front a.r.b D bushes worn

front brake hoses cracking

n/s/f lower wishbone - inner rear bush debonding

o/s/f lower wishbone - inner rear bush debonding

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

signs cf coolant leak from thermostat housing area

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,639 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,508 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 88,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,137 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 79,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,401 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,175 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 66,175 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,570 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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HJ51 XMC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HJ51 XMC, 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 HJ51 XMC registered?

HJ51 XMC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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