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YY51 AVW

2002 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Puma65,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 AVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 132,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 132,089 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 121,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front discs covered in rust.

both front tyres low and wearing on inner edges

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 112,879 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 112,879 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 103,094 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 89,336 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 89,336 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,879 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 58,081 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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YY51 AVW is a 2002 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 YY51 AVW, 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.

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What year was YY51 AVW registered?

YY51 AVW is a 2002 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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