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LC51 KUX

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 KUX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 101,650 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 101,649 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure both (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 96,785 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 96,784 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195\50\15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 91,132 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 91,132 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 85,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2018 85,132 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,440 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,440 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking may be out

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,852 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,971 miles

slight cracking on front tyre walls

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 43,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 42,893 miles

o/s/f/lower arm bush is lifting slightly o/s/f/door mirror is slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,327 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 41,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 41,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,941 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 38,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,023 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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LC51 KUX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LC51 KUX, 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 LC51 KUX registered?

LC51 KUX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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