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SA51 LXL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 LXL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 139,268 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 139,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 129,291 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 129,290 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 126,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipes corroded.

Dampness around power steering components.

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside & nearside rear wheel archs starting to corrode.

Offside front tyre worn.

Offside front, lower suspension arm bush deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre worn.

Rear view mirror not fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,228 miles

N/s/f tyre is perishing at inner sidewall

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,842 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2012 110,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 101,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 96,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 91,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 76,750 miles

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

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

front wheel alignment needs adjusted

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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SA51 LXL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SA51 LXL, 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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SA51 LXL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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