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Y246 RSE

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 RSE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust rusty, both outer sills rusty, f/r susp bushes slight wear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,894 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,303 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,890 miles

Both wiperblades torn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,218 miles

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

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

o/s rear axle mount bush worn

o/s/f wishbone rear bush poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s rear axle mount bush worn

o/s/f wishbone rear bush poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,524 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 46,524 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,790 miles

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

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 RSE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y246 RSE, 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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Y246 RSE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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