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PL51 LPC

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,596 mi
Last recorded135,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LPC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 135,596 miles

All chassis has slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber has reduced damping

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Engine management light on

Nearside and offside front floor pan undersealed

Nearside and offside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front springs corroded

Offside rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 135,596 miles

Engine management light on

All chassis has slight corrosion

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber has reduced damping

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front floor pan undersealed

Nearside and offside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front springs corroded

Offside rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,539 miles

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

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

all chassis has corrosion

offside rear shocker has reduced damping

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,209 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,981 miles

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

Oil leak

age cracks in both rear tyres not exposing any inner cords

engine noise

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

age cracks in both rear tyres not exposing any inner cords

engine noise

Pass 5 Jun 2012 95,850 miles

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

o/s/ wiper blade split

punture n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2012 95,850 miles

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

o/s/ wiper blade split

punture n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,651 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 87,424 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

minor oil leak

o/s inner cv boot weaping

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,424 miles

minor oil leak

o/s inner cv boot weaping

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,261 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 65,125 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 50,865 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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PL51 LPC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL51 LPC, 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 PL51 LPC registered?

PL51 LPC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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