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Y158 KGM

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 KGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 121,119 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,610 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 103,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 103,177 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both need polish n/s looks high (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,545 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

o/s/r axle bush worn

rear of exhaust is corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 94,545 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

o/s/r axle bush worn

rear of exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and generally in poor condition

engine oil leak

o/s headlamp is dull

rear of exhaust is corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs a polish (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output border line fail (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and generally in poor condition

rear of exhaust is corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2015 83,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs a polish (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output border line fail (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges and generally in poor condition

rear of exhaust is corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,075 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,075 miles

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

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)

both front flexi hoses are slightly deterioated

exhaust is deterioated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhuaust corroded

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

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres outer side walls very perished but no cords showing

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 73,143 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhuaust corroded

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

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres outer side walls very perished but no cords showing

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,717 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded advise replacement

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,581 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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Y158 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y158 KGM, 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 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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