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PY51 KRV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 KRV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,501 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 111,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,594 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage

spare wheel fitted o/s/f steel wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,001 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,825 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 36,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 KRV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KRV, 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 KRV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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