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SH51 NMJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,388 mi
Last recorded142,388 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2022 142,380 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,547 miles

EML is on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Light corrosion to both nearside and offside sills

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

engine mil light is on

Fail 26 Feb 2020 132,552 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake little effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

coolant min

engine mil light is on

Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak - topped up coolant level

Fail 19 Mar 2019 128,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mount corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated seat mount corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,338 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 124,332 miles

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

Coolant leak waterpump ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 118,004 miles

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

Offside Rear side sill has filler?

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear side sill has filler?

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 118,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe failed on roller brake tester (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear side sill has filler?

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,524 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,524 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 110,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

off side outter sill being repaired with filler unable to see if welded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 107,630 miles

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

air bag light on

eng management light on

o/s dip beam poor pattern

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,218 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,030 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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SH51 NMJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH51 NMJ, 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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SH51 NMJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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