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PY51 BGE

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,934 mi
Last recorded80,934 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 BGE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,934 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake backing plates starting to corrode

chassis corrodeing at rear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corrodeing

o/s/f clip missing from caliper

outer sill starting to corrode

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 80,934 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake backing plates starting to corrode

chassis corrodeing at rear

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corrodeing

o/s/f clip missing from caliper

outer sill starting to corrode

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,830 miles

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

both front anti roll bushies slightly worn

both rear axle bushies slightly worn

exhaust front flexi abit poor

fuel filter corroddeing

slight coolant leak

under body corrsion showing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 76,802 miles

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

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bushies slightly worn

both rear axle bushies slightly worn

exhaust front flexi abit poor

fuel filter corroddeing

slight coolant leak

under body corrsion showing

Pass 28 May 2013 72,705 miles

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 28 May 2013 72,705 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,154 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,856 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brakes discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,856 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brakes discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,722 miles

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

some corrotion build up on underside of vehicle ot rear

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,705 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 19,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 17,640 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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PY51 BGE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PY51 BGE, 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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PY51 BGE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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