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MK51 PWJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,495 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 106,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 104,090 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 104,090 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 102,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 100,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,514 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs very worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,514 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs very worn

Pass 20 May 2010 76,896 miles

scraping noise at top of steering column,feels like trim rubbing against steering wheel,

Fail 20 May 2010 76,896 miles

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

scraping noise at top of steering column,feels like trim rubbing against steering wheel,

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,953 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,953 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 38,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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MK51 PWJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK51 PWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK51 PWJ registered?

MK51 PWJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is MK51 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 PWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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