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WF51 RDU

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 RDU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,891 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,329 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 119,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 117,582 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle to body mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle to body mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,198 miles

center brake lamp not working

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,198 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center brake lamp not working

Fail 1 Nov 2013 90,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,075 miles

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,375 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 22,861 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,861 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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WF51 RDU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF51 RDU, 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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What year was WF51 RDU registered?

WF51 RDU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is WF51 RDU safe to buy?

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