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YF51 JYY

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 JYY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 96,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 921,167 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,156 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Rear axle bush's (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,323 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 79,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,142 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,210 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,240 miles

both rear axle bushes bedonding

Fail 20 Nov 2010 65,176 miles

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes bedonding

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,808 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,893 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,171 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,359 miles

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

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

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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YF51 JYY is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,164 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 YF51 JYY, 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 24 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 JYY registered?

YF51 JYY is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is YF51 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 JYY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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