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RG51 HBJ

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,439 mi
Last recorded104,439 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 HBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 104,439 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

clutch requirers attention

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,378 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,378 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,695 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,744 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,848 miles

o/s/r axle mounting bush deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2019 94,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r axle mounting bush deteriorated

o/s/r wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,210 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,194 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat mount excessive corrosion. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,211 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 85,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 75,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 68,516 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Several small cuts in nearside rear tyre walls.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,516 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Several small cuts in nearside rear tyre walls.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,116 miles

inner edges wearing on front tyres

nearside front mirror loose

surface rust rear sills

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,673 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,642 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,381 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 47,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,685 miles

Near side mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,822 miles

Near side mirror insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,787 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Near side mirror insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,369 miles

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

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

hand brake travall long

Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,674 miles

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

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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RG51 HBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RG51 HBJ, 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 RG51 HBJ registered?

RG51 HBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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