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NL51 UMV

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 UMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,993 miles

Front exhaust hanger insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front exhaust hanger insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,828 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,793 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,954 miles

corrosion all over vehicle

corrosion on all brake components

corrosion on all steering components

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,807 miles

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Slight corrosion on floor

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,807 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,655 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,845 miles

corrosion on o/s door step/sill

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,021 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

r/o/s tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,021 miles

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

corrosion on all brake pipes

r/o/s tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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NL51 UMV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red 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 NL51 UMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL51 UMV registered?

NL51 UMV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is NL51 UMV safe to buy?

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