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PO51 VMP

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,543 mi
Last recorded98,543 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VMP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,674cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,543 miles

n/s/r rear wheel arch rusted

o/s/r rear wheel arch rusted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 98,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r rear wheel arch rusted

o/s/r rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,315 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,549 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,170 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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PO51 VMP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VMP, 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 PO51 VMP registered?

PO51 VMP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is PO51 VMP safe to buy?

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