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LV51 VFN

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VFN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,486 miles

both front and rear brake flexyhose pipes cracking

chassis rusting

front discs need changing soon

wiperblades need changing soon

Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,364 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,361 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,959 miles

oil leak

rear axle bushes perrishing and have play

Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,289 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 104,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 100,904 miles

oil leak

r metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 May 2012 100,904 miles

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

oil leak

r metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,172 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 91,831 miles

f wishbone rear bushes wearing

r metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 May 2010 91,831 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

f wishbone rear bushes wearing

r metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 May 2009 86,416 miles

n/s/f on limit 195/50/15

Pass 12 May 2008 80,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 77,764 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,308 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 VFN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LV51 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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