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SD51 KXU

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 KXU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and floor pan excessive corrosion along full length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within axle front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and floor pan excess corrosion along full length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within axle front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 55,998 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed within prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and crossmember holed within prescribed area for belt anchor and seat mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,270 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,268 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose insecure (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at brake hose mountain point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,442 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak from heater box

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,818 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 47,983 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/40/17)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,402 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,402 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,808 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 25,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,762 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,167 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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SD51 KXU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SD51 KXU, 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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SD51 KXU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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