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SB51 CUW

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 CUW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,288 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,898 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,285 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to wear

light corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

offside front brake pipe corroded, advise renewal before next mot test

Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,285 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges, advise renewal and alignment check

both rear axle bushes starting to wear

light corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

offside front brake pipe corroded, advise renewal before next mot test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,598 miles

front arm rear bushes seperating slight at bonds

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 48,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front pads low in carriers and discs corroded and pitted

spare tyre near limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,439 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low, advise renewal

offside front brake disc inner face corroded, advise renewal next brake pad change

Fail 13 Feb 2010 36,439 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth low, advise renewal

offside front brake disc inner face corroded, advise renewal next brake pad change

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,021 miles

both rear sections of main brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,628 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 24,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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SB51 CUW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SB51 CUW, 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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SB51 CUW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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