MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
front brake pads 80% worn and discs corrorded and lipped but ok for test and readings ok
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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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