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SK51 PFA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,676 mi
Last recorded102,676 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 PFA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,676 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front direction indicator discolouring

Nearside Front tyre cracking and bald on edges

Offside Front brake flexi deteriorating

Offside Front tyre cracking and bald on edges

oil leaks

Fail 13 Nov 2017 102,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front direction indicator discolouring

Nearside Front tyre cracking and bald on edges

Offside Front brake flexi deteriorating

Offside Front tyre cracking and bald on edges

oil leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,782 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 97,782 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FLOOR (5.2.6)

Fuel system component insecure FILTER (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,640 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,822 miles

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

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

abs sensor bolt missing on nearside front

rear chassis rails slighty corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,811 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

abs sensor bolt missing on nearside front

rear chassis rails slighty corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,433 miles

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

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

both rear chassis slighty corroded

nsf abs sensor bolt missing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis slighty corroded

nsf abs sensor bolt missing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,861 miles

both front lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing thin

slight play detected in rear axle main bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,354 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,260 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shockers and springs corroded and play in top mountings

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,590 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak at front of engine

Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,590 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak at front of engine

slight play in n/s/r axle bush

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,087 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 34,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,936 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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SK51 PFA 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 59.1%.

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 SK51 PFA, 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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SK51 PFA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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