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X551 DKU

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 DKU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box bracket broke but still supported

Pass 30 May 2014 75,398 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear bearing rough

o/s front tyre worn on inside

rear arches need attention

rear box corroded/slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre brake light not working

front tyres worn on inside

n/s rear bearing rough

some underbody rust

Pass 23 May 2012 67,234 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front tyres worn on inside

rear axle bushes need replacing

rear box corroded

sills starting to rust

some underbody rust

Pass 24 May 2011 62,331 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

centre brake light not working

some underbody rust

Fail 24 May 2011 62,331 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

some underbody rust

Pass 5 May 2010 55,738 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank corroded

inner sills corroding

n/s rear bearing slightly rough

underbody starting to rust

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,703 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank corroded

inner sills corroding

n/s rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 16 Dec 2008 49,703 miles

fuel tank corroded

inner sills corroding

n/s rear bearing slightly rough

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,165 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filter rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,432 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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X551 DKU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X551 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 X551 DKU registered?

X551 DKU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X551 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 DKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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