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NV51 FMU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,956 mi
Last recorded136,956 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 FMU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,956 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 136,956 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,414 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,692 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,691 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,927 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,016 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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NV51 FMU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV51 FMU, 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 NV51 FMU registered?

NV51 FMU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is NV51 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 FMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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