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Y196 HFT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,317 mi
Last recorded109,317 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 HFT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 109,317 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion around vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle has knocking noise possibly mount or bush

Pass 22 May 2014 96,918 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 96,918 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 92,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 91,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 83,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 83,393 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 101,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 61,861 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate slight damage

Pass 16 May 2009 61,861 miles

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

front reg plate slight damage

Pass 20 May 2008 56,584 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 56,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 50,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,994 miles

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

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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Y196 HFT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y196 HFT, 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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Y196 HFT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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