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YC51 KYG

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 KYG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking down to cord/ply on inner edge tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front chassis lags corroding

rear axle corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,544 miles

exhaust rear box slightly leaking at pipe to box joint

high level stop light not working

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed withing 30 cms of seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box slightly leaking at pipe to box joint

high level stop light not working

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in upper attatchment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension has slight play in upper atatchment

extensive repairs to under-vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2019 90,887 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid outer-sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid under-floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in upper attatchment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension has slight play in upper atatchment

extensive repairs to under-vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,891 miles

Offside Front slight play in upper attachment macpherson strut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 84,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in upper attachment macpherson strut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,972 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,831 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,356 miles

STEEL SPARE WHEEL FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT DAMAGED ALLOY WHEEL PUT INTO SPARE

low fuel lamp on

surface rust to both rear under sills

surface rust to front discs

surface rust to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,356 miles

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

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

low fuel lamp on

surface rust to both rear under sills

surface rust to front discs

surface rust to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,490 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 41,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,334 miles

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

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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YC51 KYG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC51 KYG, 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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YC51 KYG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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