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Y542 HET

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 HET
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,710 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,703 miles

nearside and offside front floor corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis section corrosion

nearside floor to seat mount corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2012 101,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front floor corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis section corrosion

nearside floor to seat mount corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,173 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,074 miles

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

advise front disc pads aprox 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,057 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise front disc pads aprox 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 57,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,636 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y542 HET is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y542 HET, 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 Y542 HET registered?

Y542 HET is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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