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Y286 OTF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 OTF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,592 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,592 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,771 miles

o/s/r outer arch corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 94,767 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s/r outer arch corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,307 miles

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

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

brake service

front brake only just inbalance within limits

rear axle bushes slight worn

rear coil springs corroded

sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2011 86,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

rear axle bushes slight worn

rear coil springs corroded

sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 82,612 miles

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE VERY CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN INNER 3/4 AND N/S/F INNER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Fail 14 Nov 2010 82,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE VERY CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN INNER 3/4 AND N/S/F INNER SIDE WALL IS DAMAGED

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

THE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

exaust hangers corroded

handbrake travel high

near side front tyre low on inner edge

over size wheels fitted

under side showing signes of corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2009 78,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

airbag light on

exaust hangers corroded

handbrake travel high

near side front tyre low on inner edge

over size wheels fitted

under side showing signes of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2008 72,647 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

brake service

over size wheels fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2008 72,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

brake service

over size wheels fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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

o/s number plate bulb dim

o/s wiper blade poor efficiency but just clears screen enough

steer wheel cover not fixed to the wheel but not insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,937 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 53,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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Y286 OTF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y286 OTF, 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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Y286 OTF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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