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Y493 UAT

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,241 mi
Last recorded72,241 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 UAT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,876 miles

both rear tyres,wear on inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,494 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 58,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,669 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,802 miles

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 rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes worn but not to excess

both rear inner sills rusted by the rear axle bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2016 48,799 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,575 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,991 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 47,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,358 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,812 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 37,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,001 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 34,943 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner sill,1.6mm

o/s/f tyre cracking sidewall & worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,478 miles

front wipers worn

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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Y493 UAT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y493 UAT, 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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Y493 UAT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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