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Y501 SSE

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,789 mi
Last recorded86,789 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 SSE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,789 miles

front abs sensors fouling

front discs pitted

front p/s pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,786 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front abs sensors fouling

front discs pitted

front p/s pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 84,218 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,876 miles

damage to windscreen in zone a and b but within test limits

n/s/f tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

oil around power steering pump

Fail 19 Feb 2009 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to windscreen in zone a and b but within test limits

n/s/f tyre below 1,6mm on inner edge

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

oil around power steering pump

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 60,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,426 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y501 SSE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y501 SSE, 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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What year was Y501 SSE registered?

Y501 SSE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y501 SSE safe to buy?

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