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LM51 DWF

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,178 mi
Last recorded110,178 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DWF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,178 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,471 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 84,471 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,283 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,557 miles

nearside front tyre reading 3mm

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

offside front tyre reading 3mm

offside rear tyre reading 3mm

please note legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,211 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 25,209 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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LM51 DWF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM51 DWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM51 DWF?

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What year was LM51 DWF registered?

LM51 DWF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LM51 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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