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RT51 RJT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT51 RJT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,993 miles

engine management light on during test

Fail 8 Nov 2012 99,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on during test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,236 miles

engine mangement light on during test

o/s/f drive shaft bearing noisey

o/s/f wing mirror been repaired

o/s/r wheel arche has slight corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2011 89,236 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mangement light on during test

o/s/f drive shaft bearing noisey

o/s/f wing mirror been repaired

o/s/r wheel arche has slight corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2010 81,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

coolent leak(water pump area)

engine mangement light on during test

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

coolent leak(water pump area)

engine mangement light on during test

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,302 miles

O,S,R Outer wheel arch corroded.

Sports exhaust fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,990 miles

lambda on limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,085 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 51,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 43,849 miles

1) o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes de-bonding 2) tyres 195 50 15 3) o/s and n/s front tyres bald on edges - ILLEGAL

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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RT51 RJT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RT51 RJT, 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 RT51 RJT registered?

RT51 RJT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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