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Y246 KGM

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 KGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sills rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,388 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded and mounts weak

front wipers smeary

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,930 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 67,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,077 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,194 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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Y246 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y246 KGM, 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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What year was Y246 KGM registered?

Y246 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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