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RV51 AAU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 AAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,708 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 73,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view quarter glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,715 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,649 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,634 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,428 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,172 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,164 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,685 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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RV51 AAU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV51 AAU, 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 RV51 AAU registered?

RV51 AAU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 AAU safe to buy?

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