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LV51 BWL

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,345 mi
Last recorded96,345 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 BWL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 96,345 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 11,074 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,673 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 95,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 91,365 miles

spare tyre cracked rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 91,365 miles

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

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

spare tyre cracked rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 91,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 88,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 84,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,293 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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LV51 BWL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LV51 BWL, 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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LV51 BWL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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