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SG51 YJY

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,991 mi
Last recorded148,991 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 YJY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2012 148,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension 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 Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Various points on floor pans,chassis & sills corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 135,441 miles

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

Various points on underside corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 135,441 miles

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

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

Various points on underside corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,108 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 122,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,959 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 97,058 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear chassis leg starting to corrode.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 97,058 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear chassis leg starting to corrode.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,148 miles

Advise Rear Axle Bushes Starting To Deteriorate.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 69,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SG51 YJY is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG51 YJY, 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 SG51 YJY registered?

SG51 YJY is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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