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NU51 WCJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,979 mi
Last recorded90,979 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,979 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 90,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,395 miles

Exhaust poor condition corroding

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearsdie + offside front tyres worn inside edges

nearside + offside rear sills underneath poor condition corroding

nearside + offside rear wheel arches poor condition

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Exhaust poor condition corroding

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearsdie + offside front tyres worn inside edges

nearside + offside rear sills underneath poor condition corroding

nearside + offside rear wheel arches poor condition

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2014 88,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 88,373 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has groove on the inner side wall

Fail 28 Sep 2013 85,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 78,572 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,457 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,457 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,031 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

ADVICE all wiper indicators showing worn

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,336 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 3MM & WEAR ON EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,076 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 WCJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

NU51 WCJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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