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AK51 YVA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YVA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,250 miles

n/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2014 125,250 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/f tyre low of tread on inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/side rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 6 Dec 2013 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/side rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2012 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 101,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 101,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,521 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2009 84,339 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 84,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,109 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,005 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

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 YVA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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