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YE51 BDF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,847 mi
Last recorded181,847 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 BDF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 181,847 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 181,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 171,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 161,717 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 150,866 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 150,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 139,752 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,413 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 131,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,934 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 98,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 85,591 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 80,143 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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YE51 BDF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE51 BDF, 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 YE51 BDF registered?

YE51 BDF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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