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RX51 ERU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ERU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2018 123,471 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,703 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s inner at rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,947 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,956 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,557 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,303 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,479 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,141 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,141 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,434 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,880 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,448 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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RX51 ERU 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 72.2%.

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 RX51 ERU, 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 RX51 ERU registered?

RX51 ERU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RX51 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ERU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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