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Y231 YGG

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 YGG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,085 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment warning lamp on

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished,nail in it,worn on inner edge

vehicle has widespread surface rust

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,079 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine managment warning lamp on

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear axle bush deteriotated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished,nail in it,worn on inner edge

vehicle has widespread surface rust

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,801 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,800 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

EML on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

driver and passenger window has tint applied that obscures drivers view of the road (applied uneven)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

driver and passenger window has tint applied that obscures drivers view of the road (applied uneven)

fuel filter excessively corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear axle bush excessivley worn

offside rear axle bush excessivley worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,522 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,850 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,252 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 17 Nov 2005 41,767 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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Y231 YGG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y231 YGG, 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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Y231 YGG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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