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MA51 RNF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RNF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 79,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,557 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to the offside rear outer/ inner sills

slight play in the rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,698 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 56,889 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 56,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,264 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,965 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,875 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 42,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,580 miles

both n/s tyres wearing low

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,442 miles

front brakes just in balance.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,757 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 30,516 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,578 miles

brakepipe to off-side rear flexible hose just servicable.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,275 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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MA51 RNF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MA51 RNF, 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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MA51 RNF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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