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LY51 TXS

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 TXS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear beam axle bushes deteriorated, but resulting in excessive movement

Fail 2 Apr 2016 104,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf top suspension bearing slightly rough when turning

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear beam axle bushes deteriorated, but resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear axle mounting bushes perrished

Fail 11 Apr 2015 97,445 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear axle mounting bushes perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,307 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,979 miles

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

front number plate cracked

fuel filter rusty condition

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn low on edge and cracks in side wall

suspect incorrect wheel bolts fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,450 miles

BONNET SLAM PANEL CREASED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ODD WHEEL NUTS FITTED AROUND VEHICLE BUT ARE SECURE

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,155 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,143 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,948 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 73,948 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,613 miles

bonnet cable needs replacing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 67,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet cable needs replacing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 64,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,944 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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LY51 TXS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY51 TXS, 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 LY51 TXS registered?

LY51 TXS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LY51 TXS safe to buy?

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