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VN51 WML

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,429 mi
Last recorded60,429 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 WML
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,377 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,424 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Oil on engine.

Rear subframe mounting bushes are deteriorating.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,424 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear subframe mounting bushes are deteriorating.

Slight buckle in n/s front wheel rim.

Some play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Rearmost bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Some play in front and rear strut top mountings.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 45,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Some play in front and rear strut top mountings.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the edges, is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

Rearmost bush in n/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,061 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,895 miles

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

anti roll bar (D) bushes worn

auxilary drive belt worn

n,s,f wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,861 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight smear front wipers,aux belt squeaking

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,412 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,522 miles

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

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 WML is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey 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 WML, 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 WML is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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