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Y116 BCL

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,959 mi
Last recorded175,959 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 BCL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 175,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroding

corrosoin

front discs poor condition

n/s front c.v boot weaping

n/s rear arch corroding

n/s rear tyre near limit

sills weak and corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2017 163,752 miles

brake flexis perishing

brake pipes corroding

rear arches corroding

sills and underside weak and corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2017 163,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake flexis perishing

brake pipes corroding

rear arches corroding

sills and underside weak and corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,175 miles

brake pipes corroding

chip in screen

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front shock weaping

underside sills and body work corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2016 154,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes corroding

chip in screen

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front shock weaping

underside sills and body work corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,418 miles

brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear outer arches corroding

underside and sills corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2015 143,418 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear outer arches corroding

underside and sills corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,470 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroeding

rear arches corroding

sills and floor corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2014 132,470 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front brake pipe corroeding

rear arches corroding

sills and floor corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,465 miles

brake pipes corroding

rear flexi ferrels corroding

sills corroding

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,199 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 96,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,694 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Exhaust back box corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Water leak, water housing above gearbox

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,812 miles

front tyres near limit; rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,928 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,507 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,506 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2006 42,452 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres have uneven wear

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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Y116 BCL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y116 BCL, 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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Y116 BCL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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