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VU51 KFL

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,369 mi
Last recorded111,369 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 KFL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 111,369 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,755 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,108 miles

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

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

anti roll bar bushes knocking

o/s/r tyre walls cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2009 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

anti roll bar bushes knocking

o/s/r tyre walls cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 99,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,655 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 76,655 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,292 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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VU51 KFL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU51 KFL, 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 VU51 KFL registered?

VU51 KFL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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