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Y388 NTW

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 NTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,423 miles

Bad oil leak from engine. Possible air conditioning leak

Bonnet release catch faulty next to catch mechanism

Both inner rear sills and rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear brake ferrules badly corroded and may require changing when brake pipes are replaced

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner tyre scrubbed out completely

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and disintegrating

Fail 11 Jun 2014 108,423 miles

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

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

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

Bad oil leak from engine. Possible air conditioning leak

Bonnet release catch faulty next to catch mechanism

Both inner rear sills and rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear brake ferrules badly corroded and may require changing when brake pipes are replaced

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner tyre scrubbed out completely

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and disintegrating

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 106,947 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,166 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 103,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,034 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 95,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,024 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 95,024 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 86,991 miles

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

nearside rear park brake requires inspection.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,186 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,359 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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Y388 NTW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y388 NTW, 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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Y388 NTW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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