MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Air conditioning pipe broken.
Corrosion in various places.
Exhaust heat shield is loose.
Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.
Front brake hoses are perishing.
No interior mirror fitted.
O/s door mirror is in poor condition.
O/s front tyre is wearing unevenly.
O/s rear tyre is perishing.
Oil on engine.
Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.
Rear exhaust is corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis & panel inside wheel-arch - marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis & panel inside wheel-arch - marked. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Air conditioning pipe broken.
Corrosion in various places.
Exhaust heat shield is loose.
Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.
Front brake hoses are perishing.
No interior mirror fitted.
O/s door mirror is in poor condition.
O/s front tyre is wearing unevenly.
O/s rear tyre is perishing.
Oil on engine.
Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.
Rear exhaust is corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear axle bushes has slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear axle bushes has slight play
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills
corrosion offside front step
corrosion rear axle mount prescribed areas
nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
offside rear tyre is soft
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills
corrosion offside front step
corrosion rear axle mount prescribed areas
nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
offside rear tyre is soft
oil leak
CV gaitors are starting to deteriorate
condensation in n/s headlight, rear cover clip missing
coolant leak, heater control valve pipe is broken
corrosion n/s and o/s/r inner sills
front tyres are worn on the inner edge
front windscreen wipers are worn
n/s/f inner rim slightly dented
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
CV gaitors are starting to deteriorate
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
condensation in n/s headlight, rear cover clip missing
coolant leak, heater control valve pipe is broken
corrosion n/s and o/s/r inner sills
front tyres are worn on the inner edge
front windscreen wipers are worn
n/s/f inner rim slightly dented
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre missing
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Y178 SCU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 SCU, 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 SCU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 April 2001.
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