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PO51 VEW

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,870 mi
Last recorded45,870 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 39,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,048 miles

Nearside Rear mounting bush worn

Offside Rear mounting bush worn

Fail 8 Nov 2016 38,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear mounting bush worn

Offside Rear mounting bush worn

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,917 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,834 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,285 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,634 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,447 miles

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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PO51 VEW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PO51 VEW, 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 PO51 VEW registered?

PO51 VEW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 VEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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