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SM51 ZHC

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 76,418 miles

Fuel tank leaking tank area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,538 miles

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

corrosion at rear sills[inner]

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking at inner sidewall

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

play at o/s/f strut mounting

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,476 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,303 miles

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,605 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,702 miles

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

Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,702 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Nearside rear wheelbearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,822 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatsheild insicure.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,627 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 ZHC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

SM51 ZHC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SM51 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 ZHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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