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Y431 SUB

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,554 mi
Last recorded87,554 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 SUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,554 miles

engine management light on but not affecting emissions

Fail 17 Apr 2013 87,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on but not affecting emissions

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,498 miles

0/s/f/ bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

e/m/l/ showing on dash

n/s/ o/s/ outer and ener sill correding

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ brake disc worn on ege

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,498 miles

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

0/s/f/ bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

e/m/l/ showing on dash

n/s/ o/s/ outer and ener sill correding

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ brake disc worn on ege

Pass 16 Apr 2011 70,843 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs pitted

engine management warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,843 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs pitted

engine management warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,050 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,532 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,600 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 42,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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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Y431 SUB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 Y431 SUB, 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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What year was Y431 SUB registered?

Y431 SUB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y431 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 SUB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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