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MT51 FTY

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,467 mi
Last recorded116,467 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 FTY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,467 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

osr wing corroded no sharp edges

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,463 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

osr wing corroded no sharp edges

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 116,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2014 105,279 miles

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

both o/s and n/s rear tyres begining to crack and perish around treaded area

Fail 3 Apr 2014 105,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 96,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,794 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,662 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,378 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre strarting to parish and wearing near limit

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,415 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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MT51 FTY 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 MT51 FTY, 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 MT51 FTY registered?

MT51 FTY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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