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Y433 BOT

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,212 mi
Last recorded99,212 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY433 BOT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front brake hoses perished and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve stems damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Suspension mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills corroded Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front tyres bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front brake hoses perished and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rear tyre valve stems damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,757 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner arches corroded behind covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights deteriated

centre brake light not working

oil leaks

surface corrosion underside vehicle

windscreen damage

Fail 11 Aug 2018 91,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner arches corroded behind covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights deteriated

centre brake light not working

oil leaks

surface corrosion underside vehicle

windscreen damage

Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,197 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,424 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,723 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,704 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 78,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear wheel bering noisy

rusting on outer sills

underbody rusting

Pass 28 May 2014 75,164 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 75,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 71,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 11 May 2013 71,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 8 May 2012 67,777 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 64,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 60,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 60,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 57,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,463 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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Y433 BOT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y433 BOT, 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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Y433 BOT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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