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AK51 FYJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,003 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in nearside front tyre(outside edge)

rear shockers have a slightly reduced damping effect

underbody has corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,918 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,856 miles

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

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,155 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,644 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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AK51 FYJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AK51 FYJ, 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 AK51 FYJ registered?

AK51 FYJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is AK51 FYJ safe to buy?

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