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MV51 YSU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,931 mi
Last recorded115,931 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 115,931 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills, including to previous welding repairs

Items removed from drivers view prior to starting test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill/wheel arch, not prescribed

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

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both inner sills, including to previous welding repairs

Items removed from drivers view prior to starting test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Adjusted during test (1.8)

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill/wheel arch, not prescribed

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

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,374 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 100,129 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,579 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,308 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,338 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o\s\front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2011 81,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o\s\front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undercarrage rusting

Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undercarrage rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,219 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,074 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 71,074 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side and drivers side rear tyres showing signs of un even wear starting on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,523 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,150 miles

full exhaust rusty not leaking at time of test

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 YSU 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 55.6%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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