MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Numerous previous repairs covered with underseal
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Numerous previous repairs covered with underseal
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front subframe rusted
Rear axle rusted
Rear chassis rusted
Rear inner wheel archs rusted
outer sills rusted
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel damaged (slight)
underneath vehicle heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
advise water housing on front off engine leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y537 GRB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y537 GRB, 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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Y537 GRB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 July 2001.
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