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Y203 TDX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,197 mi
Last recorded145,197 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 TDX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 145,197 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers door mirror glass is cracked.

Front brake disc inner faces are quite worn.

Offside front brake pipe is corroded.

Rear brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 144,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc inner faces are quite worn.

Offside front brake pipe is corroded.

Rear brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 134,208 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 134,161 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,965 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear view mirrors repaired with tape

Fail 7 Mar 2011 123,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear view mirrors repaired with tape

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres on legal limit advise replacement

Pass 9 Apr 2010 113,520 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 113,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,003 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust in very poor condition,starting to blow

Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside+Offside rear brake pipes are corroded.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer outer layer is corroded and starting to split.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 101,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are quite pitted and worn.

Fuel filter is corroded.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside+Offside rear brake pipes are corroded.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer outer layer is corroded and starting to split.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 91,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside mirror secured with tape

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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Y203 TDX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y203 TDX, 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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What year was Y203 TDX registered?

Y203 TDX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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