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Y296 RJA

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,103 mi
Last recorded79,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 RJA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 79,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,361 miles

ADVISE CENTER STOPLAMP INOP

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED ON INSIDE FACE

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED ON INSIDE RIM

Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,846 miles

both front brake discs rusted in side edges

o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front brake discs rusted in side edges

o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,935 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Inner sills nearthe rear axel starting to rust

O/S/R tyre distorted on the inside edge

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre (inside edge)

front brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

front brake pads and discs rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,935 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Inner sills nearthe rear axel starting to rust

O/S/R tyre distorted on the inside edge

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

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre (inside edge)

front brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

front brake pads and discs rusty

slight leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,834 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,054 miles

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

vehicle was presented for retest with low oil level below min on dipstick

o/s/f tyre has 2 large cuts in tread, one in the middle and one on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,561 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,245 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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Y296 RJA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y296 RJA, 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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Y296 RJA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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