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NJ51 USO

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,372 mi
Last recorded51,372 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 USO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 51,315 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 36,464 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,336 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 34,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 33,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,550 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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NJ51 USO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ51 USO, 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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NJ51 USO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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