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MU51 TLJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,931 mi
Last recorded103,931 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,156 miles

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT CONECTED

ADVISE SILLS RUSTY

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR RUST TREATMENT OR REPLACEMENT (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,156 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area behind sill (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT CONECTED

ADVISE SILLS RUSTY

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR RUST TREATMENT OR REPLACEMENT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,733 miles

advise under car rusting

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,733 miles

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

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

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

advise under car rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,654 miles

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,363 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,599 miles

Surface corrosion on both sills

Surface corrosion on offside rear brake pipe and nut

Surface corrosion on various suspension componants

Working faces of front brake discs partially corroded and brake pads worn to approx 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Surface corrosion on both sills and at bottom of rear wheel arches

Surface corrosion on front suspension componants

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,965 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Surface corrosion on both sills and at bottom of rear wheel arches

Surface corrosion on front suspension componants

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,033 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,033 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 19,589 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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MU51 TLJ 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 MU51 TLJ, 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 MU51 TLJ registered?

MU51 TLJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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