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FY51 TKZ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 TKZ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 145,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 140,044 miles

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

centre brake light inop

slight corrosion N/S/F floor pan

Fail 20 Dec 2011 140,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

centre brake light inop

slight corrosion N/S/F floor pan

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 119,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 113,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nsr tyre flat spot

Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,571 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 109,571 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 101,256 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 101,101 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 100,668 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 82,372 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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FY51 TKZ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY51 TKZ, 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 FY51 TKZ registered?

FY51 TKZ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is FY51 TKZ safe to buy?

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