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WP51 DKU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,506 mi
Last recorded119,506 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 DKU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 119,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,159 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 117,157 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,946 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,942 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,391 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,322 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 81,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 69,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 30,127 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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WP51 DKU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP51 DKU, 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 WP51 DKU registered?

WP51 DKU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is WP51 DKU safe to buy?

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