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SM51 EXC

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

50,378 mi
Last recorded50,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 EXC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,378 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 50,378 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre & rear outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,399 miles

centre stop lamp inop

chassis corroded

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge - advise two front tyres (195/50r15)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 48,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

centre stop lamp inop

chassis corroded

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge - advise two front tyres (195/50r15)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,572 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 46,572 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 45,406 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,258 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 44,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,457 miles

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

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

fuel filter coroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 42,455 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

fuel filter coroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,958 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 35,394 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,394 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,752 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,158 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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SM51 EXC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SM51 EXC, 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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What year was SM51 EXC registered?

SM51 EXC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SM51 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 EXC shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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