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AY51 OFL

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,906 mi
Last recorded94,906 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OFL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 94,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corrosion

Rear inner arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,639 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 72,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,335 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,041 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,291 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 555,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 555,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,420 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,389 miles

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

Alternator belt cracked

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,190 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

steering wheel split

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,286 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 31,736 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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AY51 OFL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY51 OFL, 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 AY51 OFL registered?

AY51 OFL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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