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KJ51 VPL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside floor pan corroded

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitment , child seat is also insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit

engine leaking oil

rear brake hose unions corroded and hoses perished and cracked heavilly

Fail 23 Nov 2015 112,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear inner wheel arch to outer wing areas severely corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Nearside floor pan corroded

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitment , child seat is also insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit

engine leaking oil

rear brake hose unions corroded and hoses perished and cracked heavilly

rear brake grabbing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,562 miles

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

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

offside headlamp lens foggy inside

offside rear wheel arch / seam slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 94,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside headlamp lens foggy inside

offside rear wheel arch / seam slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,958 miles

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

Vehicle getting weak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 89,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Speedometer dial glass broken (6.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle getting weak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,304 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 75,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,055 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,533 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT (INNER EDGE)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,734 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 VPL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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