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DY51 BCO

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BCO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,526 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,437 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust,o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust,o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,644 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,303 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 36,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,344 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 29,267 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY51 BCO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DY51 BCO, 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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DY51 BCO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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