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Y144 FHJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,761 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 89,761 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2013 89,739 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 82,340 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear floor areas and rear inner sills and inner wings rusting in places

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,803 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both rear floor ares and rear inner sills rusting in places

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,281 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,095 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

serious damage marker on car, nearside front corner repaired

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,116 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,721 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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Y144 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y144 FHJ, 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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Y144 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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