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RK51 HPN

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HPN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 43,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,567 miles

body has corrosion

both front tyres tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2019 41,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

body has corrosion

both front tyres tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,406 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body has corrosion

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 38,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body has corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,227 miles

both rear inner sills & wheel arches heavily corroded. weak. suspect corroded behind arch liners.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,080 miles

Corrosion to front chassis and rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Front brake application close to excessively uneven

Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion to front chassis and rear inner sills

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Front brake application close to excessively uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,263 miles

centre stop not working

rear trailing arm bushes weak.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,376 miles

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/r tyre starting to mishape

Fail 23 Oct 2013 31,376 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/r tyre starting to mishape

possible bent componant on o/s/f, no visible signs on damage.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,515 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension arm very corroded

offside rear inner sill weakend by corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2012 30,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front lower suspension arms very corroded

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

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

offside rear inner sill weakend by corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,629 miles

All suspension and brake components bad surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2006 18,008 miles

both front tyres close to limit

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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RK51 HPN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK51 HPN, 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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RK51 HPN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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