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KV51 USC

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 USC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses perished/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion

front/rear suspension/brake components show heavy corrosion

o/s and n/s/r axle bushes show deterioration/movement; becoming excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and rear floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

hand brake outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 98,768 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and rear floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,214 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 93,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 87,447 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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,574 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,574 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses perished

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,265 miles

flexis perishing

o/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s wishbone bush wearing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,257 miles

O/s/r wheel bearing worn/slight noise

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,046 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,044 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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KV51 USC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV51 USC, 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 KV51 USC registered?

KV51 USC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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