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PL51 KVG

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KVG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 88,272 miles

All front and rear Coil Springs corroded.

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

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

Offside and nearside rear Chassis Rails and inner Sill panels corroded.

Oil leak and coolant leak.

Pass 11 May 2015 86,399 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 May 2014 84,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 78,050 miles

bothside front tyres measure 3.0mm

some deterioration in bothside front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 17 May 2012 66,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,652 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 55,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,285 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 47,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,757 miles

n/s/r tyre slight splits in the treads

Fail 22 May 2009 40,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre slight splits in the treads

Pass 16 May 2008 36,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 8 May 2007 31,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,200 miles

front tyres worn to limit

nearside front wishbone bush split

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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PL51 KVG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL51 KVG, 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 PL51 KVG registered?

PL51 KVG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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