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RO51 VRJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,124 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 108,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 107,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 92,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,899 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,267 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

offside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,855 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,550 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 VRJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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