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YL51 USM

2002 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,373 mi
Last recorded48,373 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 USM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,373 miles

Corrosion to outer sills and rear arches

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 48,373 miles

Corrosion to outer sills and rear arches

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,437 miles

Both rear arches corroded, Heatshield insecure, Wipers splitting at ends

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,730 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,662 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 35,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,718 miles

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

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,018 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,796 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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YL51 USM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,164 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 YL51 USM, 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 24 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 YL51 USM registered?

YL51 USM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is YL51 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 USM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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