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NG51 SZX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,452 mi
Last recorded124,452 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 SZX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 124,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer and offside rear inner side sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear chassis members corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2016 112,535 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 26 May 2016 112,524 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2015 106,473 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,699 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No coolant visable in header tank. Would advise topping up with neat antifreeze to prevent freeze up and possible engine failier!!!

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

Slight buckle to both front inner wheel rims

Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside wiperblade starting to split

slight play offside rack end

Pass 10 Nov 2009 74,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,858 miles

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

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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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NG51 SZX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NG51 SZX, 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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NG51 SZX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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