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MJ51 FMD

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,106 mi
Last recorded54,106 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 FMD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,106 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,252 miles

osr tyre sidewall perishing

rear axle bushes detoriated

rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to properly asses

Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,433 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,445 miles

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

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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MJ51 FMD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ51 FMD, 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 MJ51 FMD registered?

MJ51 FMD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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