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Y524 LJB

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 LJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn beam mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn to inner edges

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outer door sills

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,480 miles

Nearside Front 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)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 125,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor pan (30cm from seat mounting point)as marked (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill(30cm from seat mounting point)as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Front 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)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,309 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill(as marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (as marked) (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear effort low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,314 miles

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

corrosion to inner outer door sills

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to inner outer door sills

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,964 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 114,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,525 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,524 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,211 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,117 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

slight corrotion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,380 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST BOX

O/S GEARBOX DRIVE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT INNER RIM OF WHEEL

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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Y524 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y524 LJB, 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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Y524 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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