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YJ51 UBB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UBB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,568 miles

This MOT is a retest carried over from old system to new system, carried out as advised DVSA

Fail 30 Jul 2015 112,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,357 miles

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

Oil leak

slight cut in nsf tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

slight cut in nsf tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,631 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 87,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,684 miles

rusty discs but ok

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,684 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rusty discs but ok

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,068 miles

o/s/r tyre shows signs of cracking on sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,958 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre shows signs of cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,893 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YJ51 UBB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YJ51 UBB, 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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YJ51 UBB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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