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VU51 OZN

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,952 mi
Last recorded92,952 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 OZN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,343 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 65,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,943 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,470 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,265 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 40,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OZN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 VU51 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

VU51 OZN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is VU51 OZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 OZN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU51 OZN have outstanding finance?

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