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RJ51 LBF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,848 mi
Last recorded126,848 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 LBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,848 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM JOIN PIPES TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 8 Aug 2014 126,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM JOIN PIPES TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,694 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall is starting to perish.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 95,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,412 miles

advise that the rear tyres are perished onb the sidewalls

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,190 miles

advise that the front discs are slightly lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,370 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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RJ51 LBF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ51 LBF, 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 RJ51 LBF registered?

RJ51 LBF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 LBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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