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DY51 VRZ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,616 miles

N/S/F child seat fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F child seat fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,117 miles

spare wheel fitted to o/s/front

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,105 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 44,708 miles

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

damage to screen

Fail 5 May 2009 44,708 miles

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

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

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

damage to screen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,214 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS WORN WITH SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALLANCE /N/S/F/BRAKE FLEXI PIPE DEGRADED

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 VRZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY51 VRZ, 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 DY51 VRZ registered?

DY51 VRZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DY51 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 VRZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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