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SW51 KLC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 KLC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,251 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,984 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 47,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,935 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly split

front tyres 3mm on inner edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,563 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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SW51 KLC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW51 KLC, 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 SW51 KLC registered?

SW51 KLC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is SW51 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 KLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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