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RV51 TLJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,856 mi
Last recorded99,856 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,856 miles

Nearside & offside centre floor pans rusty

Nearside & offside centre floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside rear inner wing covers fitted

Offside front suspension arm rear bush perished & split

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2013 99,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside & offside centre floor pans rusty

Nearside & offside centre floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside & offside rear inner wing covers fitted

Offside front suspension arm rear bush perished & split

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 91,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,427 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,417 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,832 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 53,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tested in wet

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 TLJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RV51 TLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV51 TLJ registered?

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

Is RV51 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 TLJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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