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YJ51 UBH

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UBH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,489 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020 133,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 131,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear boot (chassis ) area.corroded to excess,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 128,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear boot (chassis ) area.corroded to excess,

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eront to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,921 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and off side rear. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance condensation to inside of lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance condensation inside of lens. (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance condensation to inside of lens (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and off side rear. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

PARK BRAKE 16% JUST PASSED.

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,823 miles

back axel bushes worn.

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 110,823 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshners (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

back axel bushes worn.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,979 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,341 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,904 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 74,904 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,788 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,388 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 57,388 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,207 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 53,207 miles

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

Offside 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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YJ51 UBH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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