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LJ51 SXV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 SXV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,042 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,051 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 90,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,051 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both ns/os worn corroded (3.5.1n)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED

coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,235 miles

Oil leak

COOLANT BOTTLE INSECURE.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

COOLANT BOTTLE INSECURE.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,857 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 57,857 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,000 miles

front wipes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,689 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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LJ51 SXV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LJ51 SXV, 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 LJ51 SXV registered?

LJ51 SXV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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