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HX51 VTA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VTA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 130,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 130,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,855 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 127,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,949 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,660 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,587 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 115,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,420 miles

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

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

Oil leak

flex section of exhaust deteriorating

multiple points of corrosion on underside, sills and wheel arches of vehicle but no considered excessive.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

multiple points of corrosion on inner and outer sills but not excessive

Fail 26 Sep 2013 110,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

multiple points of corrosion on inner and outer sills but not excessive

Fail 18 Sep 2012 107,064 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,802 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,515 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,723 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has large split to inner wall but not showing ply or cords

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 VTA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HX51 VTA, 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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HX51 VTA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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