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Y385 MFA

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,897 mi
Last recorded132,897 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 MFA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 132,897 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel lines rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,977 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 124,977 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,606 miles

fuel lines rusty.

oil leak from engine.

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe.

underbody rusty.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 117,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel lines rusty.

oil leak from engine.

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe.

underbody rusty.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 110,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel lines rusty.

inspected nearside front brake pipe best as possible due toshultz

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2012 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel lines rusty.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inspected nearside front brake pipe best as possible due toshultz

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,715 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,651 miles

rear abs wire burnt and melted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,708 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from engine possible power steering pump

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,628 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,628 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leaks from oil filter area

Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,517 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,517 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 MFA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y385 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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