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FY51 TYB

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,425 mi
Last recorded134,425 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 TYB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,393 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

floor starting to corrode

inner door sills starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,212 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

nearside door sill starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight wear in rear top suspension mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,845 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 94,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,517 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 TYB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 TYB registered?

FY51 TYB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FY51 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 TYB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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