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2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,335 mi
Last recorded81,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 NBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 81,335 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,722 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 67,722 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,610 miles

both rear arches getting corroded

engine oil leak

front wishbone bushes getting worn

nearside rear step sill getting corroded near seatbelt mount

radiator lower support panel getting corroded

some play front drop links

Fail 2 Mar 2012 60,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear arches getting corroded

engine oil leak

front wishbone bushes getting worn

nearside rear step sill getting corroded near seatbelt mount

radiator lower support panel getting corroded

some play front drop links

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,803 miles

Both front brake flexs getting perished.

Both front spring top mounts getting corroded.

Both front springs getting corroded.

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes getting worn.

Both rear wheel acrhs getting corroded.

Brake pipe to near side front flex getting corroded.

Exhaust heat cover insecure.

Front discs getting worn.

Rear beam bushes getting worn.

Rear boot floor getting corroded.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Rear under sills getting corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brake flexs getting perished.

Both front spring top mounts getting corroded.

Both front springs getting corroded.

Both front wishbone rear mounting bushes getting worn.

Both rear wheel acrhs getting corroded.

Brake pipe to near side front flex getting corroded.

Exhaust heat cover insecure.

Front discs getting worn.

Rear beam bushes getting worn.

Rear boot floor getting corroded.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Rear under sills getting corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,793 miles

Both rear under sills getting corroded.

Front discs getting corroded.

Near side front wishbone rear mounting bush getting worn.

Pass 17 May 2008 48,275 miles

both front wishbone bushes getting perished

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly

some corrosion rear undersills

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,176 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

both rear wishbone mounting bushes getting worn

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

front discs getting worn

offside steering rack boot showing signs of weeping

rear section of exhaust getting corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,587 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y42 NBA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y42 NBA, 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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Y42 NBA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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