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SY51 ZRT

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,849 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 124,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front abs sensor bolt missing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 106,970 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front abs sensor bolt missing

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 90,668 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,533 miles

Coolant leak

all tyres slighty perished

both front tyres worn close to limit

exhuast system corroded

front subframe corroded

near side front brake pipe corroded

near side rear and off side rear chassis legs corroded

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play at near side front steering rack

slight play at near side front top strut mount

Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,533 miles

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

Coolant leak

all tyres slighty perished

both front tyres worn close to limit

exhuast system corroded

front subframe corroded

near side front brake pipe corroded

near side rear and off side rear chassis legs corroded

near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroded

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play at near side front steering rack

slight play at near side front top strut mount

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,362 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,598 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet up right clip missing

nsf tyre slightly worn on inner edge

osr tyre slightly worn on inner edge

parcel shelf broken

speedo clock glass cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2007 68,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 65,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZRT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

SY51 ZRT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is SY51 ZRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 ZRT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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