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Y299 LAX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 LAX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,850 miles

heavy corrosion on lower edge of outer sills

heavy corrosion on n/s front lower suspension arm

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,321 miles

heavy corrosion on rear beam axle

n/s front lower suspension arm corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills lower edges and underbody sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,495 miles

heavy corrosion on edges of o/s and n/s outer sills

heavy corrosion on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion on rear beam axle

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,523 miles

heavy surface rust on several front suspension components , rear beam axle and underbody sills

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

heavy surface rust on several front suspension components , rear beam axle and underbody sills

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,424 miles

1....n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit....2....inner face of front brake discs rusted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,136 miles

heavy surface rust on underbody sills and rear beam axle

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,373 miles

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded n/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,373 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 42,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,002 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition......rusty edges on inner of front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2008 35,693 miles

rear exhaust corroded rust lips on front discs

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,542 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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Y299 LAX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y299 LAX, 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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Y299 LAX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y299 LAX safe to buy?

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