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Y462 KAU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 KAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,122 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 132,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 120,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 107,751 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 107,751 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer wheel arch corrodeing

outer door sills corrodeing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,257 miles

Both rear trailing arm bearings worn (att soon)

Coolant level low? (topped up with water.Leak?)

Corrosion on rear floor and inner cill sections

Front brake discs worn,corroded and lipped

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Slight 'buckle' nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,255 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system badly corroded and starting to blow (temp repair)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,329 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,329 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,869 miles

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

Offside front wingmirror surround broken

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,599 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 46,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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Y462 KAU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y462 KAU, 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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Y462 KAU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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