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Y434 ACV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 ACV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,214 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

lift noted in offside & nearside rear top shock absorber mounts

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,214 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

lift noted in offside & nearside rear top shock absorber mounts

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,343 miles

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside front flexi hoses started to deteriate

Nearside and Offside front lower arm mountings started to seperate

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in Offside rear tyre

Nearside and Offside front flexi hoses started to deteriate

Nearside and Offside front lower arm mountings started to seperate

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,393 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to and around suspension components.

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to inner sills/floors.

corrosion/wear/scoring to brake discs.

damage to nearside front wheel.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

front tyres wearing uneven,advise steering geomotry check.

lift in rear suspension legs.

oil leaks.

pieces of metal in rear tyres.

play in front suspension legs.

twist in nearside rear brake flexy-hose.

tyre pressures appear low.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 61,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to and around suspension components.

corrosion to front sub-frame.

corrosion to inner sills/floors.

corrosion/wear/scoring to brake discs.

damage to nearside front wheel.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to rear axle pivot bushes.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

front tyres wearing uneven,advise steering geomotry check.

fuel filter corroded.

lift in rear suspension legs.

oil leaks.

pieces of metal in rear tyres.

play in front suspension legs.

twist in nearside rear brake flexy-hose.

tyre pressures appear low.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,890 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,013 miles

engine to body earth starp broke

Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine to body earth starp broke

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,310 miles

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

Small split in tyre n/s front outer side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 106,812 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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Y434 ACV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 Y434 ACV, 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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Y434 ACV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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