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VK51 XFA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XFA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accident damage n/s front wheel arch

rear wheel archs corrosion jagged corrosion holes will appear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,141 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 8,517 miles

nail in tyre

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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VK51 XFA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK51 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK51 XFA registered?

VK51 XFA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is VK51 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 XFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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