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VU51 PCF

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,517 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage

both rear dust covers deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated/corroded

front brake hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes cracked/perished

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

signs of oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage

both rear dust covers deteriorated

exhaust flexi deteriorated/corroded

front brake hoses perished

front coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes cracked/perished

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

signs of oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,724 miles

195/50/15v

Oil leak

body damage

nearside front wheel bent

Fail 4 Jun 2014 113,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

195/50/15v

Oil leak

body damage

nearside front wheel bent

Pass 25 May 2013 106,382 miles

Brake pipes starting too corrode

Front disc`s worn

N/S/F tyre bald inner edge

Fail 18 May 2013 106,187 miles

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

Brake pipes starting too corrode

Front disc`s worn

N/S/F tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 95,597 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 83,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 83,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 76,400 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 69,487 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 May 2008 62,258 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 52,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 37,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PCF 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 VU51 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

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

Is VU51 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 PCF 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.

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