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Y178 SCU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,593 mi
Last recorded82,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 SCU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,593 miles

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.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 82,593 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2015 75,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear axle bushes has slight play

Fail 22 May 2015 75,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,907 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,901 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 58,011 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,220 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,252 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,252 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,336 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 16,804 miles

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

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 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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