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YH51 VCU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,888 mi
Last recorded126,888 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 VCU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,888 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,882 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 119,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear veiw mirror missing

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 106,396 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2012 106,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,005 miles

both rear metal brake pipes into flexi hose corroded - strong advise

both rear top mounts have slight play

exhaust pipe clamps corroded

front brake flexi hose just starting to perish

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear part of outer sill starting to corrode

rear beam bushes starting to deteriorate

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,230 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 83,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 69,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 55,695 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YH51 VCU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH51 VCU, 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 YH51 VCU registered?

YH51 VCU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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