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MV51 YPL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 YPL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,152 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 113,118 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear fuel/vacuum pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,649 miles

both rear inner wheel arch metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 104,643 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner wheel arch metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing.

requires tracking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,027 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,437 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,436 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,816 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 YPL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV51 YPL, 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 MV51 YPL registered?

MV51 YPL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is MV51 YPL safe to buy?

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