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Y243 JEX

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,523 mi
Last recorded126,523 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 JEX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2015 126,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer sills corroded

both rear top mounts worn

centre rear stop lamp not connected

Fail 26 Nov 2014 121,491 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear top mounts worn

centre rear stop lamp not connected

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,112 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,143 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,793 miles

high level brake light inoperative suspect been dissconnected

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,793 miles

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

high level brake light inoperative suspect been dissconnected

Pass 26 Jun 2010 81,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes worn advise checking with wheels off

high level brake light inop benefit of doubt given as to wheather connected

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish slight play advise replaceing

recommend front wiper blades replaceing

Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,697 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes worn advise checking with wheels off

high level brake light inop benefit of doubt given as to wheather connected

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish slight play advise replaceing

recommend front wiper blades replaceing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,403 miles

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

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

movement at both upper attachments of o/s and n/s rear shocks

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,435 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing unevenly 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2005 30,361 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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Y243 JEX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JEX, 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 JEX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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