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KG51 VWS

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,050 mi
Last recorded108,050 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 VWS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,049 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 96,139 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Axle bushes worn

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 96,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Axle bushes worn

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,228 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,361 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split

negative battery terminal insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s wiper split

negative battery terminal insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 90,807 miles

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

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

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

front left abs input signal

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,889 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front discs badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 87,888 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)

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

nearside & offside front discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,484 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,444 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,906 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 52,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,605 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 46,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KG51 VWS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KG51 VWS, 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 KG51 VWS registered?

KG51 VWS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 VWS shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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