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SY51 VWU

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,627 miles

Centre stop lamp inop.

F/N/S Tyre cracking on outside edge.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr axle bushes slight movement

nsr cill corroded

osr axle bush slight movement

osr cill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,731 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,139 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,791 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 63,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,230 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 59,230 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,335 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,198 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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SY51 VWU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY51 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY51 VWU?

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What year was SY51 VWU registered?

SY51 VWU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SY51 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 VWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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