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VO51 ZYW

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,322 mi
Last recorded120,322 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,322 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2017 120,275 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage stop lamp damaged on the lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and both sides rears (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,900 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2015 107,697 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

centre stop lamp not working

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

center stop light not working

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 85,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,883 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 73,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,911 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,046 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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VO51 ZYW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO51 ZYW, 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 VO51 ZYW registered?

VO51 ZYW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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