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OE51 SBO

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 SBO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 125,308 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 125,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 May 2014 115,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 103,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 90,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 89,208 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 89,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,365 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 73,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

axle beam bushes worn

front brake discs lipped on inner face

inner rear sills rusty

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,994 miles

nearside rear brake pipe rusted at flex hose

rear exhaust bos rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,612 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 46,612 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,655 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 41,625 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,984 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 35,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OE51 SBO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OE51 SBO, 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 OE51 SBO registered?

OE51 SBO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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