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Y254 HWJ

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 113,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 106,101 miles

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust system

minor oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in offside and nearside rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2009 106,099 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion present on exhaust system

minor oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in offside and nearside rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2008 102,641 miles

nearside + offside front tyres getting low on inner edge.

rear exhaust box surface corrosion.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 102,378 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside + offside front tyres getting low on inner edge.

rear exhaust box surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,957 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 91,957 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 81,431 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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Y254 HWJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y254 HWJ, 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 Y254 HWJ registered?

Y254 HWJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y254 HWJ safe to buy?

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