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Y438 DCC

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 DCC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,830 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 70,478 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,811 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner egde

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2014 64,799 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner egde

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,827 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,980 miles

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

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,111 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,802 miles

Nearside wishbone bush starting to split.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,790 miles

Nearside wishbone bush startiong to split.

Offside wishbone bush startiong to split.

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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Y438 DCC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y438 DCC, 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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Y438 DCC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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