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MV51 PYB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 PYB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,581 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged inner wing metal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded.

rear chassis lightly corroding.

slight play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached loose. (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake cable loose.

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded.

rear heat sheild loose.

slight play in n/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts strut (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,725 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 60,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,071 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 54,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,043 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,988 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,380 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,418 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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MV51 PYB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MV51 PYB, 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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MV51 PYB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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