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Y231 MEV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 MEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 99,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 88,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 79,586 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 69,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,078 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil and water leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,180 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

OS FRONT THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST AT THE REAR

Fail 3 Jun 2009 56,180 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

OS FRONT THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST AT THE REAR

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,471 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO RUST AT THE REAR.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,855 miles

BOTH FRONT DISC INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 May 2006 42,695 miles

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES RUSTY.

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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Y231 MEV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y231 MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Y231 MEV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y231 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 MEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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