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RA51 NBK

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,997 mi
Last recorded119,997 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NBK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,997 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 110,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in both rear front bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2015 110,055 miles

slight play in both rear front bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,962 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slight surface corroded

Right hand rear tyre close to limet and perished on wall and tread

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,962 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake pipes slight surface corroded

Right hand rear tyre close to limet and perished on wall and tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,724 miles

Main and rear brake pipes slight surface corroded

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,681 miles

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

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

Main and rear brake pipes slight surface corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,717 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes very slight surface corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake pipes very slight surface corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,893 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,125 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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RA51 NBK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 NBK, 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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RA51 NBK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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