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MT51 ZRK

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 ZRK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 134,174 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion & rear wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Lower Body has slight corrosion & rear wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,861 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 115,267 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 115,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 106,294 miles

Oil leak

n/r/s wheel bearing noisey

Fail 14 May 2013 106,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/r/s wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 94,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,897 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,482 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2008 61,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front and rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 55,955 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 45,094 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 45,094 miles

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

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 ZRK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZRK, 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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MT51 ZRK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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