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Y158 HCN

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,315 mi
Last recorded112,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 HCN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2015 112,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear axle bushes are worn causing the knock on the rear of the vehicle

Pass 20 May 2014 99,454 miles

ADVISE SLIGHY RUST ON UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,082 miles

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight deterioration of rear number plate

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,593 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,593 miles

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

general body corrosion

surface rust on rear suspension components

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,945 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general body corrosion

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,343 miles

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 87,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,551 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,064 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

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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Y158 HCN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 Y158 HCN, 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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Y158 HCN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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