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KJ51 VNO

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 VNO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,369 miles

marks to rear number plate

surface corrosion to underside rear chassis areas

underside welded areas undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2015 101,693 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE FORWARD SUPPORT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE REAR (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,530 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,602 miles

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

unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,255 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 20,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,751 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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KJ51 VNO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ51 VNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ51 VNO registered?

KJ51 VNO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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