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PN51 LTU

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 LTU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 100,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind trailing arm bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind trailing arm bracket (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced foggy (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre deflated

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced foggy (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake pipes have slight corrosion near ferrules / unions

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,172 miles

all brake discs pitted and scored

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 96,166 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,450 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2014 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,625 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s side inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 25 Feb 2012 82,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,991 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor panels are damaged

front brake discs are worn

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

high level brake light is not working

n/s front floor support is damaged

power steering fluid weeping

steering rack is damp

wheel rims are scored

Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

floor panels are damaged

front brake discs are worn

front lower suspension arms mounting bushes are worn

front tyre wear is uneven

high level brake light is not working

long hand brake travel

n/s front floor support is damaged

power steering fluid weeping

steering rack is damp

wheel rims are scored

Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

note slight damage to flooring

note travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,055 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,869 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,537 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 42,537 miles

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

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

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

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 LTU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LTU, 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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PN51 LTU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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