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HX51 VSK

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,756 mi
Last recorded132,756 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VSK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 132,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,244 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat. Cannot properly check this seatbelt.

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded,ok this time.

Oil leak.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat. Cannot properly check this seatbelt.

N/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded,ok this time.

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,503 miles

slight play in o/s/f strut top. various steering and suspension components corroded.

wipers smearing and juddering. n/s/f lower arm bush split and both lower arms bushes deteriated. both rear axle bushes split and deteriated. exhaust system heavily corroded. brake pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,031 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 70,874 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 20 Oct 2007 70,874 miles

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,616 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / PITTED / DISCOLOURED ON BRAKING SURFACE / PADS APPEAR TO BE WEARING LOW ADVISE TO REPLACE

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,660 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,729 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 45,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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HX51 VSK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX51 VSK, 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 HX51 VSK registered?

HX51 VSK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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