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YF51 KAO

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 KAO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,178 miles

front tyre treads low - 2mm

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2008 46,178 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

clutch slipping

front tyre treads low - 2mm

o/s door mirror damaged

power steering pump high pressure outlet pipe/hose badly corroded + possible leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 29,923 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 29,923 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight leak from power steering pump

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 KAO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF51 KAO, 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 YF51 KAO registered?

YF51 KAO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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