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AK51 YRY

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,537 mi
Last recorded146,537 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YRY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,746 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,773 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,991 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS /engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 143,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 139,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 133,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,318 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 126,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,489 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,489 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,281 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 85,400 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,764 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,605 miles

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,697 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,942 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 53,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,252 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YRY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

AK51 YRY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 YRY safe to buy?

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