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Y494 FEX

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,461 mi
Last recorded73,461 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 FEX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,461 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

baffels worn on rear exhust box.

corrsion on both handbrake cables.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 16 May 2011 66,027 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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)

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

baffels worn on rear exhust box.

corrsion on both handbrake cables.

cut on nearside front outer tyre wall.

washers just working.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 16 May 2009 61,265 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 May 2008 58,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 55,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 52,168 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PREESURE 20psi

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PRESSURE 10psi & TREAD BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 8 May 2006 52,168 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PREESURE 20psi

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PRESSURE 10psi & TREAD BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

POWER STEERING BELT CRACKING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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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Y494 FEX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y494 FEX, 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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Y494 FEX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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