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RO51 VPY

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 VPY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,733 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,014 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,149 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,660 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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RO51 VPY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO51 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

RO51 VPY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RO51 VPY safe to buy?

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