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Y292 PAU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 PAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 108,451 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Dec 2015 108,450 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,539 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,535 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

both front tyres cracked and perished, advise replacement

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,704 miles

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

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

both front tyres treads perished.

handbrake cable outers in poor condition

nearside front brake pipe corroded. advise replacement.

oil leak,poss power steering fluid. further inspection required.

power steering pipes insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2013 103,700 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

both front ttyre treads cracked and perished.

handbrake cable outers in poor condition

nearside front brake pipe corroding

oil leak, possible power steering fliud.

power steer pipes insecure.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,721 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 101,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,332 miles

nearside rear axle bush - movement, advise replacement

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,331 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear axle bush - movement, advise replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,117 miles

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

areas of advanced corrosion under vehicle

offside front brake pipe in arch corroded

offside wiper smears

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,528 miles

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

corrosion to rear floor areas

exhaust poor in condition

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,648 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 786,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slam panel insecure behind N/S headlamp

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,613 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear 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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Y292 PAU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y292 PAU, 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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Y292 PAU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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