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PN51 FHX

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,495 mi
Last recorded63,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 FHX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,613 miles

Central Rear Advise centre brake light not working it would appear to be disconnected,

Central Rear Advise rubber edge missing wiper blade,

Nearside Front Advise washer jet blocked but cleaning screen,

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tyre scrubbing out on inside, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Advise play in top bush,

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

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

Offside Rear Advise play in top bush,

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Advise rubber edge missing wiper blade,

Nearside Front Advise washer jet blocked but cleaning screen,

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tyre scrubbing out on inside, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Advise play in top bush,

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

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

Offside Rear Advise play in top bush,

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,535 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,941 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

No reverse lights.

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,648 miles

Both front suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Front brake pipes covered in a protective coating not allowing a full inspection of their condition

Nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewall/tread

No reverse lights

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,648 miles

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

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

Both front suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Front brake pipes covered in a protective coating not allowing a full inspection of their condition

Nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewall/tread

No reverse lights

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,946 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,260 miles

OSR tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread

Fail 13 Apr 2012 49,260 miles

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

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

OSR tyre cracking on sidewalls and tread

Pass 18 Dec 2010 46,741 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 44,833 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,833 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 41,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,813 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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PN51 FHX 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 PN51 FHX, 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 PN51 FHX registered?

PN51 FHX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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