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LX51 UCG

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 UCG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,382 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,921 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyre structures breaking down and wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

play detected within both front suspension top strut mounts.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,921 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyre structures breaking down and wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

play detected within both front suspension top strut mounts.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,354 miles

battery bar not fitted

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perishing

spare wheel insecure

power lead on battery fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,462 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 60,762 miles

Offside Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,917 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 10 Sep 2008 50,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,943 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,470 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,015 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 34,015 miles

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

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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LX51 UCG 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 62.5%.

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 LX51 UCG, 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 LX51 UCG registered?

LX51 UCG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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