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YH51 YLM

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 YLM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,791 miles

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

all underside and components corroded

engine oil leak

fuel vent pipe corroded by fuel tank

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

pas pipe corroded by engine

Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,791 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

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

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

all underside and components corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose above exhaust

engine oil leak

fuel vent pipe corroded by fuel tank

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil and coolant levels low

pas pipe corroded by engine

Pass 22 Nov 2016 83,871 miles

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

all underside, rear wheel arches and components corroded

slight buckle o/s/r wheel inner rim and kerb damage on outer rim

slight corrosion rear fuel lines

Fail 22 Nov 2016 83,871 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all underside, rear wheel arches and components corroded

slight buckle o/s/r wheel inner rim and kerb damage on outer rim

slight corrosion rear fuel lines

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,428 miles

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

all underside and both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

all underside and both rear wheel arches corroded

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,357 miles

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

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

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

inner sills and underside slightly corroded

slight corrosion rear fuel lines

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,073 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,288 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,288 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,698 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 14,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,923 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 9,726 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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YH51 YLM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH51 YLM, 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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YH51 YLM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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