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Y213 GEL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 GEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,082 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear axle bush deterioating

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,797 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 86,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,219 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 84,129 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,185 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 69,298 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 69,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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Y213 GEL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y213 GEL, 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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Y213 GEL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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