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SJ51 SXD

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,277 mi
Last recorded108,277 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 SXD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 108,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,227 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 106,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 101,546 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both number plates are starting to fade

Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 93,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,528 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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SJ51 SXD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ51 SXD, 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 SJ51 SXD registered?

SJ51 SXD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SJ51 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 SXD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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