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VN51 HBO

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 HBO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 114,673 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,457 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

body,both inner and outer body sills showing corrosion

front brake discs showing wear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2011 105,457 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

body,both inner and outer body sills showing corrosion

front brake discs showing wear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 96,298 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside inner constant velocity boot clip insufficiently tight

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,083 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 64,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,800 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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VN51 HBO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN51 HBO, 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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VN51 HBO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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