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Y294 KAV

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 KAV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY AND WILL NEED REPLACED BEFORE NEXT TEST..

OFF SIDE MID FLOOR PAN IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND WILL NEED REPAIRED BEFORE THE NEXT TEST..

Fail 25 Sep 2013

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY AND WILL NEED REPLACED BEFORE NEXT TEST..

OFF SIDE MID FLOOR PAN IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND WILL NEED REPAIRED BEFORE THE NEXT TEST..

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,713 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear heatshield loose

underneath corroded on sills and suspension etc

Fail 13 Sep 2012 91,713 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear heatshield loose

underneath corroded on sills and suspension etc

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,427 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

lower parts of wings corroded and underneath corroded at places

rear axle bushes slight play

rear heatshield loose

Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,427 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

lower parts of wings corroded and underneath corroded at places

rear axle bushes slight play

rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,012 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and slight judder may require attention soon

slight engine noise

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Sep 2010 84,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f brake stiff and discs slightly worn

slight engine noise

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,802 miles

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

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

chassic leg corroded (Rear)

chip on windscreen

front brake disc slightly scored and slight imbalance on rollers

slight play n/s/r axle bush

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,664 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,195 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,195 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 48,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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Y294 KAV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y294 KAV, 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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Y294 KAV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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