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PK51 NMJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,634 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 23 Aug 2014 81,453 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,823 miles

N/s bonnet hinge siezed

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,847 miles

front offside tyre cracking poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,837 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front offside tyre cracking poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,459 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,738 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 45,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,766 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,766 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,555 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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PK51 NMJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

PK51 NMJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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