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NL51 UNE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,959 mi
Last recorded146,959 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 UNE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 146,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 141,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,795 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated

The front radiator carrier is corroded, none prescribed area

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 134,791 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated

The front radiator carrier is corroded, none prescribed area

The rear exhaust heat sheild is insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,137 miles

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

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

FUEL PIPES RUSTY

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

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

WINDSCREEN HAS A CRACK ON THE N/S/F TOP

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 105,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 47,756 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 47,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 UNE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL51 UNE, 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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NL51 UNE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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