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OU51 SBY

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 SBY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 148,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 140,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 140,303 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

towbar not fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 129,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

towbar not fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 120,127 miles

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)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2014 120,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear center stop light inop

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 28,125 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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OU51 SBY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU51 SBY, 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 OU51 SBY registered?

OU51 SBY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 SBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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