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Y153 GFC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,317 mi
Last recorded108,317 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 GFC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 108,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,022 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,020 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 95,932 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

drivers door check strap insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,492 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 83,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 75,923 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 75,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 69,517 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to lower seals both sides

corrosion to underside of body

front discs and pads are borderline strong advise

slight play in nearside rear strut

Pass 21 May 2009 62,428 miles

advance movement in both rear top mounts needs attention

advance play in n/s/r wheel bearing needs attention

corrosion to n/s/f inner door shut

inner sill and chassis corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

repair to o/s/r fog light lens

slight dampness around n/s/r shock absorber needs attention

slight play in n/s/f top mount

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 May 2009 62,281 miles

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

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

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

advance movement in both rear top mounts needs attention

advance play in n/s/r wheel bearing needs attention

corrosion to n/s/f inner door shut

inner sill and chassis corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

repair to o/s/r fog light lens

slight dampness around n/s/r shock absorber needs attention

slight play in n/s/f top mount

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar saddle rubber

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2008 52,937 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

slight movement in o/s/r suspension top mount

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2007 42,342 miles

both lower arm inner bushes slight unbonding

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

heavy dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight front inbalance

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,070 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear flexible brake hoses age cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

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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Y153 GFC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y153 GFC, 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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Y153 GFC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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