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BN51 PYV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 PYV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded holed by pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded by brake pipes (1.1.21 (e) (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))

arches sills inner and outer floor members all badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underneath corroded members corroded arches corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underneath corroded members corroded arches corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,980 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills underside archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 100,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail by filler neck tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills underside archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill x2holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,452 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 95,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill\lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills and rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rails above filler pipes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills and rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 91,937 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s (6.1.B.2)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,071 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,064 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner an outer sill behind the axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,882 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,926 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,686 miles

Wear inner edge offside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,686 miles

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

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

Wear inner edge offside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,015 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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BN51 PYV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BN51 PYV, 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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BN51 PYV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 PYV shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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