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NU51 FHC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 FHC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 112,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 105,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,388 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,383 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

power steering fluid low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,638 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,638 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,594 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 60,594 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 52,150 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,150 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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NU51 FHC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU51 FHC, 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 NU51 FHC registered?

NU51 FHC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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