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HG51 YVJ

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 YVJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 58,003 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,493 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 52,397 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch inner sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,314 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 44,550 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 44,550 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,874 miles

Offside rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,906 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 28,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,759 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,499 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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HG51 YVJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG51 YVJ, 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 HG51 YVJ registered?

HG51 YVJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 YVJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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