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KU51 VGX

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 VGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 114,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 92,705 miles

Headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Nearside rear inner sill/inner arch corroded

Offside wing mirror damaged/temporarily repaired

Fail 25 May 2017 92,704 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Nearside rear inner sill/inner arch corroded

Offside wing mirror damaged/temporarily repaired

Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,611 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,087 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,223 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2014 81,223 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,681 miles

clutch slips

Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,681 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch slips

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,371 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 76,334 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2011 73,306 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,908 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,332 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 65,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,541 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 56,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,195 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KU51 VGX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KU51 VGX, 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 KU51 VGX registered?

KU51 VGX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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