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Y523 KRN

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,131 mi
Last recorded115,131 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 KRN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,131 miles

Covers fitted into front & rear inner wings restricting inspections of testable areas

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 115,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Covers fitted into front & rear inner wings restricting inspections of testable areas

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 108,243 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,934 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,359 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside front ABS sensor securing bolt broken

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,336 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 90,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 90,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 81,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,680 miles

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

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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Y523 KRN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y523 KRN, 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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Y523 KRN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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