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RO51 VKV

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,575 mi
Last recorded56,575 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 VKV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,003 miles

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

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

interior mirrow insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2014 54,003 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

interior mirrow insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,273 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,273 miles

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

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,195 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,121 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,243 miles

front tyres wearing low

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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RO51 VKV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RO51 VKV, 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 RO51 VKV registered?

RO51 VKV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 VKV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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