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Y307 ESF

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,953 mi
Last recorded102,953 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 ESF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 102,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring insecure (3.4.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor at drivers seat (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,817 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,872 miles

both front brake discs worn

rusty under car

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

rusty under car

tail gate lock tight / seized

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,369 miles

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 82,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Mar 2013 79,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,136 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

nearside rear axle bush worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,527 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear axle bush worn

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,527 miles

Nearside 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)

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

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear axle bush worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,280 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,413 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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Y307 ESF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y307 ESF, 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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Y307 ESF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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