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MV51 YGF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 YGF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2016 78,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,112 miles

n/s front suspension leg mounting worn

o/s front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

very rusty in places to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front suspension leg mounting worn

o/s front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

very rusty in places to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,723 miles

o/s front wheel bearing feels rough/noisey when rotated

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front wheel bearing feels rough/noisey when rotated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust bracket loose/worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,081 miles

All suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

Brake pipes heavily greased unable asses fully

Coil springs corroded but compplete

Corrosion underside to inner and outer sills

Corrosion underside to most components (exhaust system,brake hose ferrules,handbrake cables etc)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Steering rack damp with oil slightly

Suspension component bushes worn and perished slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,488 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,695 miles

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

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 YGF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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