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Y329 TSS

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,288 mi
Last recorded122,288 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 TSS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front lower wing corroded

outer sills slighlty corroded

rear exhaust diteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2013 121,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills slighlty corroded

rear exhaust diteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,779 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 110,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,305 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2011 101,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 93,130 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 84,988 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,955 miles

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

o/s&n/s rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 581,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 58,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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Y329 TSS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y329 TSS, 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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Y329 TSS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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