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Y356 DCC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 DCC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,802 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2016 112,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,783 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floorpan (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre needs to be replaced as a matter of urgency (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre needs to be replaced as a matter of urgency (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,290 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,451 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,284 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on egdes

under body surface rust

Fail 8 Nov 2012 102,284 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on egdes

under body surface rust

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 95,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,216 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,028 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

new number plates stuck on top of old number plates

offside steering tie rod has slight play

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,028 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside steering tie rod has slight play

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 79,805 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,414 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 75,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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Y356 DCC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y356 DCC, 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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Y356 DCC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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