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SY51 XRC

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,262 mi
Last recorded114,262 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 XRC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 114,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

body, underside and components corroded

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

brake pipes covered

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,618 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal rubber split

spare wheel carrier heavly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2014 98,618 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pedal rubber split

spare wheel carrier heavly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,570 miles

EML STAYS ON

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 84,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 77,706 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

fuel pipe corroded

outer sills and vehicle in general starting to corrode but not excessively weakened yet

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,646 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,130 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 XRC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY51 XRC, 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 SY51 XRC registered?

SY51 XRC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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