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VU51 PXD

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 PXD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 86,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,126 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,748 miles

fuel filter badly rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter badly rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,797 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,752 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,227 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,227 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,358 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 PXD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green 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 VU51 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

VU51 PXD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VU51 PXD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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