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PK51 FGV

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FGV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,770 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine management light illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage both rear (2.7.4)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 120,831 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine management light illuminated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,830 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexi's (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 114,980 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine manegment light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,967 miles

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

Oil leak

engine manegment light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f alloy wheel inner edge slightly distorted

n/s/r alloy wheel inner edge slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f alloy wheel inner edge slightly distorted

n/s/r alloy wheel inner edge slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,616 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 54,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,483 miles

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

rear brake drum's dusty

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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PK51 FGV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK51 FGV, 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 PK51 FGV registered?

PK51 FGV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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