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Y159 SOO

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,458 mi
Last recorded119,458 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 SOO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2016 119,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,098 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors , chassis rails , closing panels and axel (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside door mirror secured by tape

vehicle has been heavily undersealed and may be concealing corrosion or poor repairs

Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

little damping on both rear shockers

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,480 miles

both rear inner sills slightly rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,534 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres slight wear. front discs slight wear. o/s & n/s rear inner sills slight surface rust. under chassis has under-trays and covers.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,534 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres slight wear. front discs slight wear. o/s & n/s rear inner sills slight surface rust. under chassis has under-trays and covers.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,926 miles

corrosion present on offside rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn sligtly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 65,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 55,155 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,178 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,501 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,501 miles

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

fr discs & pads worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,861 miles

handbrake very high 11clicks †no revease light †n/s/f tyre wall damage †195/50/r15 82v michelin

Fail 5 Apr 2007 30,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake very high 11clicks †no revease light †n/s/f tyre wall damage †195/50/r15 82v michelin

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,928 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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Y159 SOO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y159 SOO, 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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Y159 SOO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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