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Y244 FHJ

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,538 mi
Last recorded161,538 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 161,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet doesnt shut very well

both rear beam axle bushes deteriated

general chassis,suspension,exhaust,brake and steering corrosion,very poor underside condition

n/s and o/s sill corroded

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

pas pipes corroded

wipers abit smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2013 151,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf door mirror missing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 151,321 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf door mirror missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 136,210 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

front wiper blades juddering

near and offside rear axle bushes worn

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 9 May 2011 125,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 125,224 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)

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

Both outer sills starting to rust.

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 110,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

driver side rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,471 miles

both front wishbones have rubbers coming away from housing

both rear rubber axle bushes perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 94,471 miles

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

both front wishbones have rubbers coming away from housing

both rear rubber axle bushes perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,043 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 81,023 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,162 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,346 miles

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

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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Y244 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y244 FHJ, 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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Y244 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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