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OV51 RMX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 RMX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,951 miles

N/S/F Flexible brake hose perished and deteriorated.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

O/S/F Flexible brake hose perished and deteriorated.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,126 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,971 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 60,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 54,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,108 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,108 miles

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

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

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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OV51 RMX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV51 RMX, 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 OV51 RMX registered?

OV51 RMX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is OV51 RMX safe to buy?

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