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VO51 VLF

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,624 mi
Last recorded121,624 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VLF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 121,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 114,878 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,424 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 97,370 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,510 miles

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

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2012 80,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

antifreeze content low

both front & nearside rear wheel rims dented

front brake hoses splitting

front wishbones rear bushes split

key fob inoperative

key/lock barrel offside door poor operation

oil below minimum,1.5 ltrs added

rear axle bushes splitting

rocker box gasket leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

antifreeze content low

both front & nearside rear wheel rims dented

front brake hoses splitting

front wishbones rear bushes split

key fob inoperative

key/lock barrel offside door poor operation

oil below minimum,1.5 ltrs added

rear axle bushes splitting

rocker box gasket leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2011 75,918 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear top shocker mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2011 75,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both rear top shocker mounts

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,376 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 54,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,114 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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VO51 VLF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VO51 VLF, 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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VO51 VLF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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