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RY51 EFB

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,775 mi
Last recorded109,775 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 EFB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,081 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 97,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,150 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,365 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,981 miles

dampness around engine and gearbox

n/s outersill starting to corrode

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2015 68,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

dampness around engine and gearbox

n/s outersill starting to corrode

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,383 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,887 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear axle mount bushes splitting and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,938 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,428 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,648 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,082 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,413 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,413 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RY51 EFB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RY51 EFB, 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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What year was RY51 EFB registered?

RY51 EFB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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