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KJ51 NJV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,609 mi
Last recorded126,609 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 NJV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,609 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen cracked behind rear view mirror

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,459 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked behind rearview mirror

Fail 30 Sep 2015 107,459 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked behind rearview mirror

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 99,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,914 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside rear wheel steel type rest alloy size correct

Spare tyre flat and carrier loose

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Spare tyre flat and carrier loose

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STEEL WHEEL FITTED OFFSIDE FRONT NOT ALLOY

Fail 2 Oct 2009 71,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,521 miles

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

NS Mirror loose

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,810 miles

NAIL IN OSR TYRE [LARGE]

Fail 9 Oct 2007 54,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NAIL IN OSR TYRE [LARGE]

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,164 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 39,397 miles

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

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

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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KJ51 NJV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJ51 NJV, 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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KJ51 NJV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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