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Y227 KWC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,521 mi
Last recorded53,521 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 KWC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both rear flexy ferrules badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 49,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,104 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/r (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 46,103 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s/r (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/r (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,201 miles

1/ nearside outer sill is corroding 2/ nearside rear inner sill is corroding

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,171 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 31,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,602 miles

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

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,527 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 23,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,685 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 19,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,554 miles

n/side & o/side front brake hoses have corroded ferrules.

o/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing bush splitting.

slight front brake disc run out (judder) recorded †on brake roller tester.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,052 miles

n/side front tyre has uneven wear at inner edge.

rear flexible brake hoses n/side & o/side corroded ferrules.

slight brake disc run out at the o/side front brake.

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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Y227 KWC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y227 KWC, 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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Y227 KWC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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