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YF51 SZW

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 SZW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,175 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,175 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,150 miles

Front discs pitted.

Front w/bone rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from gearbox

slight corrosion to both front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,628 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,628 miles

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

WIPER DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

NO OIL SHOWING ON ENGINE DIP STICK/

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,525 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,443 miles

no oil in engine/ added 2litres.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 35,232 miles

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

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

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 SZW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 SZW registered?

YF51 SZW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YF51 SZW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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