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Y163 GDH

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 GDH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,752 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch near seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan around seat and seat belt mountings (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,909 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,544 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 65,544 miles

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,809 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,816 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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Y163 GDH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y163 GDH, 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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Y163 GDH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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