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Y243 HAP

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 HAP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,138 miles

exhaust deteriorated

near side head lamp outer lens deteriorated

off side outer sill heavely corrioded

window as crack along top but not in drivers view

near side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 110,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,417 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,416 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,830 miles

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

surface corrosion both inner sill suspension mounting

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,954 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,773 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 67,773 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,005 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,725 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y243 HAP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc 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 Y243 HAP, 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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Y243 HAP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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