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YS51 VUM

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 VUM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,823 miles

Central Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner to outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,067 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 83,064 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,660 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills to floor both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,009 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,455 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner both sides sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,232 miles

wax oil to chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2016 69,145 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,850 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,839 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,138 miles

Nearside and offside front wishbone back bushes slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,138 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front wishbone back bushes slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,405 miles

NSF Tyre has a deep gouge. No ply showing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,235 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

slight fluid leak around P.A.S. pump area

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,028 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,008 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 19,562 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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YS51 VUM is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YS51 VUM, 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 YS51 VUM registered?

YS51 VUM is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YS51 VUM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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