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Y234 LVX

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,956 mi
Last recorded47,956 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 LVX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 45,473 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 45,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,568 miles

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

rear bumper cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2015 43,516 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear bumper cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre - inner and outer edge wear

nearside rear tyre - cracking on tread

offside front tyre - inner edge wear

offside rear tyre - cracking on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,347 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 16 Aug 2013 38,346 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,801 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,146 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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Y234 LVX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y234 LVX, 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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Y234 LVX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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