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Y178 KNO

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,886 mi
Last recorded69,886 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 KNO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,886 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines

Fail 11 Oct 2017 69,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines

Pass 8 Oct 2016 64,511 miles

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded but not to excess

pas pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded but not to excess

pas pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 31 Aug 2015 56,868 miles

Nearside Rear foot brake only just met brake %

Offside Rear handbrake only just met brake *%

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,259 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,255 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,536 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,791 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 34,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,093 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,093 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 24,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,462 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,634 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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Y178 KNO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y178 KNO, 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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Y178 KNO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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