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Y309 LFM

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 LFM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sil;l corroded o/s/r has been welded covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,814 miles

Centre rear brake light not operating

N/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit and very low on inner edge

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

O/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit and very low on inner edge

O/s/r strut top mount has slight play

O/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade loose

Spare tyre flat

Steering wheel appears to be catching plastic trim slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,814 miles

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

Centre rear brake light not operating

N/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit and very low on inner edge

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

O/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit and very low on inner edge

O/s/r strut top mount has slight play

O/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade loose

Spare tyre flat

Steering wheel appears to be catching plastic trim slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,174 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,902 miles

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

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

high level brake light missing at time of test

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 64,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 57,274 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2006 46,405 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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Y309 LFM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y309 LFM, 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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Y309 LFM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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