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Y385 GEV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,661 mi
Last recorded124,661 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 GEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 124,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

need's a tracking.....

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,894 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,293 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 111,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre splitting on the inner wall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,515 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Pass 4 Dec 2010 98,444 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 98,444 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 92,311 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 75,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 67,530 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,932 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 55,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y385 GEV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y385 GEV, 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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Y385 GEV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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