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VN51 HKE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 HKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,850 miles

Front wipers slight smear

both front tyres bold on inner edge

various under body corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,845 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill has 2 holes in it (5.2.6)

Front wipers slight smear

both front tyres bold on inner edge

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,641 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion offside outer sill

front inner pads low

offside rear hose show signs of rubbing axle when fully laden

wear front discs

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,074 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill, o/s/r underside sill, rear brake pipes

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,399 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,094 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 12,544 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 HKE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN51 HKE, 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 VN51 HKE registered?

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

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