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SJ51 YRL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 YRL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,620 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,925 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,877 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,053 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,842 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,676 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,234 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 47,234 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 38,319 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 38,319 miles

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

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

inner driveshaft gator split 2 excess

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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SJ51 YRL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ51 YRL, 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 SJ51 YRL registered?

SJ51 YRL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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