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Y494 VOC

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,833 mi
Last recorded81,833 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 VOC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 81,833 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of near side rear tyre may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Body corrosion to -rear wheel arches,both outer sills and near side rear inner sill (prescribed area)

Brake component corrosion to -both front discs,off side and near front hydraulic pipes, parking brake cables casings and rear hoses ferrules

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Near side rear tyre deflated and inner wall cracked

Near side rear tyre deflated and inner wall excessively cracked

Suspension advisories-corroded front and rear shock absorbers and front coil springs.Off side front lower arm inner bush failing.Off side front strut upper attachment movement when jacked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and transmission oil leaks

exhaust flexy joint broken

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,648 miles

i)Corrosion to -off side front coil spring,off side front brake pipe,fuel pipes and rear wheel arches ii)off side front lower arm inner bush bonding failing iii)near side front suspension D bush worn

iv)Registration plates delaminated (figures) v)exhaust rear silencer corroded and flexy joint worn.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven 26% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

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

i)Corrosion to -off side front coil spring,off side front brake pipe,fuel pipes and rear wheel arches ii)off side front lower arm inner bush bonding failing iii)near side front suspension D bush worn

iv)Registration plates delaminated (figures) v)exhaust rear silencer corroded and flexy joint worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,760 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but not blowing

underside of vehicle corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,058 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 79,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill, chassis and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

centre exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2012 75,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

centre exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,573 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,902 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear noplate peeling

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,207 miles

both front tyres at aprox 3mm

exhaust corroded rear not blowing

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,143 miles

exhaust rear box

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,770 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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Y494 VOC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y494 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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