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WJ51 DCY

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,572 mi
Last recorded70,572 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DCY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,945 miles

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

front suspension,hub and brake components badly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front suspension,hub and brake components badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,334 miles

corrosion appearing to all of underside

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,802 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,929 miles

front lower arm bushs periashed..front brake pads at around(3.000)??....

front tyres worn low on inner edges(4-4-2.0mm)..slight buckle in both rear wheels..very slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing..corrosion around rear flexi ferrules..rear axle bushs perashing..

rocker gasket leaking..old coolant around water pump..alternator belt perashing..corrosion around rear inner sills..slight movement in front inner roll bar bushs..

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,839 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

NSR road wheel slightly buckled

OSR metal brake pipe getting rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,781 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low free play in front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,250 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low....inner edge wear on front tyres....corrosion around o/s/ door step....

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,455 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,562 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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WJ51 DCY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ51 DCY, 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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WJ51 DCY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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