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Y253 KJX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 KJX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,847 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,611 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2012 87,752 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 87,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,143 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,344 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.Nearside rear flex brake pipe slightly twisted.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 73,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.Nearside rear flex brake pipe slightly twisted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 68,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,707 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 62,971 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,971 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)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 59,866 miles

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)

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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Y253 KJX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y253 KJX, 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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Y253 KJX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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