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Y131 MTW

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 MTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,966 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle mounts/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,869 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 68,869 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,730 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both wheel arch corrded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted innerside rim edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,519 miles

Rear suspension strut tops weak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,480 miles

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

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

both front wisbone slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,896 miles

Both inner front tyre shoulders bald.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,534 miles

Several brake pipes starting to corode

Fail 27 Nov 2012 38,534 miles

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

Several brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,499 miles

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

Several brake pipes starting to corriod.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,893 miles

Inner n/s/f alloy wheel has a slight buckle.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 14,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 7,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 3,893 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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Y131 MTW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y131 MTW, 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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Y131 MTW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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