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RL51 SEL

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,794 mi
Last recorded121,794 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 SEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,794 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,848 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,615 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,310 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on body and chassis

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on body and chassis

Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,189 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,988 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 72,694 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,691 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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RL51 SEL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL51 SEL, 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 RL51 SEL registered?

RL51 SEL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is RL51 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 SEL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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