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MUI 6171

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,421 mi
Last recorded55,421 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 6171
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 55,421 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 54,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,374 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 53,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,403 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 52,403 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 50,844 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills rear areas weak / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion both sides inner sills rear axle mounting chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 50,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills rear areas weak / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion both sides inner sills rear axle mounting chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,214 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 49,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 47,458 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak rear of engine

Rear exhaust silencer generally corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 45,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak rear of engine

Rear exhaust silencer generally corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,386 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 43,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,504 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 41,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre surface cracks all over

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,294 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres inner edge worn

rear exhaust box correded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 36,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,977 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,342 miles

oil leaks from engine

rear exhaust corroded

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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MUI 6171 is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MUI 6171, 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 MUI 6171 registered?

MUI 6171 is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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