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Y224 RTF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,277 mi
Last recorded71,277 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 RTF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 71,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak on engine rear of cylinder head

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,421 miles

Nearside front outer c.v boot cracking

Oil stains on engine and gearbox

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

oil stains on engine and g box

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,892 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,892 miles

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

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside rear roadwheel slightly distorted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,557 miles

Front subframe and offside front suspension arm heavily corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside inner rear wheelarch heavily rusted

Offside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly distorted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 66,557 miles

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

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

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

Front subframe and offside front suspension arm heavily corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside inner rear wheelarch heavily rusted

Offside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,956 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Fuel filter heavily rusted

Nearside front roadwheel inner rim slightly distorted

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner wall

Offside front subframe and suspension arm heavily rusted

Offside rear tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 27 Sep 2014 63,618 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front and rear undercar general heavy corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant leak around front of engine area

Front and rear undercar general heavy corrosion

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,445 miles

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

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 61,445 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,992 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Oil leak under gearbox area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,012 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion on end

Centre exhaust shield loose

Coolant expansion tank level below minimum

Offside steering track rod end ball joint has slight play

Fail 28 Sep 2011 57,012 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose slight corrosion on end

Centre exhaust shield loose

Coolant expansion tank level below minimum

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside steering track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,556 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,769 miles

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

Rear axle large bushes slight unbonding

Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,085 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 42,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,006 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,532 miles

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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Y224 RTF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y224 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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Y224 RTF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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