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ND51 VGZ

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,650 mi
Last recorded41,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 29,538 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise heavy underbody corrosion and all suspension parts

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,304 miles

FLOOR PAN AND CHASSIS CORRODED

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

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Fail 7 Nov 2013 28,286 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FLOOR PAN AND CHASSIS CORRODED

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

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,357 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 25,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,783 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 24,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,063 miles

gen corrosion on all pipes+underside brake discs rusted due to lack of use asaposed to wear

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,950 miles

front brake dics have a coating of rust indicating the car is not often used n/s+o/sf brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 23,611 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ND51 VGZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ND51 VGZ, 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 ND51 VGZ registered?

ND51 VGZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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