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Y179 GVX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 GVX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,303 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses cracking / perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat-shields insecure

power steering and fuel pipes corroding

road-springs corroded

slight corrosion in various places but not yet to excess

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses cracking / perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear exhaust heat-shields insecure

Rear seat base insecure

power steering and fuel pipes corroding

road-springs corroded

slight corrosion in various places but not yet to excess

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,240 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all four suspension top mountings have play ...wheels free (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 87,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe close to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroding

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment all four suspension top mountings have play ...wheels free (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wing bubbling but no sharp edges

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,089 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,089 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,033 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,541 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,851 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,004 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,056 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 17,056 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y179 GVX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y179 GVX, 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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Y179 GVX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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