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Y485 OEN

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,060 mi
Last recorded64,060 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 OEN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,060 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edge

n/s/f cv gaitor leaking

o/s/f strut top more than usual movement

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre in poor condition cracking

rear exhaust section in poor condition slight blow

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,190 miles

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

inner sills and floor sections corroded

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,202 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,200 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

both front flexible brake hoses only secured with cable ties

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheid loose

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,614 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,614 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,233 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 45,119 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,496 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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Y485 OEN 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 66.7%.

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 Y485 OEN, 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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Y485 OEN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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