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SM51 ZKJ

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,241 mi
Last recorded109,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 109,241 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low [Adjuster not working] (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor by rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

O/S/R Wheel has been welded in 2 places

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Road wheel slightly damaged Both n/s rims (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bind on front brakes

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and floor showing corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,946 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 90,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 87,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,680 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 85,680 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 80,643 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,983 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 66,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,198 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,956 miles

front brake pads 80% worn and discs corrorded and lipped but ok for test and readings ok

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 ZKJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZKJ, 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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SM51 ZKJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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