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Y196 RTF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 RTF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and outer corrosive wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @2mm & perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm & perrishing & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition but not blowing

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Dec 2015 107,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & rear mounting rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock mounting (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @2mm & perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm & perrishing & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition but not blowing

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2014 101,478 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 101,382 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner (edge raised tread)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (raised tread)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,655 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,650 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,108 miles

slight corrosion both rearwheel arches

Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion both rearwheel arches

Pass 10 Dec 2011 78,488 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,613 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,802 miles

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

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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Y196 RTF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RTF, 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 RTF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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