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MJ51 UXL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,272 mi
Last recorded137,272 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UXL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,272 miles

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

has a rust hole in floor but outside of brake, suspension steering point

rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,190 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis showing sign of rust

Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,487 miles

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

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heavy corrossion on both rear chassis

Pass 31 Dec 2011 104,359 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 104,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 91,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 91,687 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,029 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 86,029 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,956 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 69,698 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,661 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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MJ51 UXL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ51 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

MJ51 UXL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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