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Y589 RCR

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,167 mi
Last recorded93,167 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 RCR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 93,167 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to both front wings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 93,161 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan/Chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan/Chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front Tyres perished

centre Stop light not working

nearside front & offside front outer Sill Panels are slightly corroded

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

offside Parking Brake Cable corroded

offside front Tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks inn hose (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust noisy slight blow

o/s hand brake cable very rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,977 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror loose at its fixings (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks inn hose (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust noisy slight blow

o/s hand brake cable very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,779 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S and O/S rear under floor sills have advancing corrosion

Rear number plate faded

raer metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 79,779 miles

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

N/S and O/S front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S and O/S rear under floor sills have advancing corrosion

Rear number plate faded

raer metal brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 76,072 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jul 2013 76,072 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 68,455 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,746 miles

both front brake hoses perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 59,830 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake hoses corroded at feralls

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

damage to inside of n/s/f wheel rim

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both rear shock absorber top mountings

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Jul 2009 59,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hoses perished

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

both inner sills corroded

both rear brake hoses corroded at feralls

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

damage to inside of n/s/f wheel rim

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both rear shock absorber top mountings

n/s/f tyre close to limit and perished advise replacment

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2008 55,477 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inner edge and perished advise replacment

both lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear brake flexi hoses corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

damage to inside of n/s/f wheel rim

front brake hoses perished

movement in both rear shock absorber top mountings

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,834 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 50,834 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor and rusted condition

Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y589 RCR is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y589 RCR, 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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Y589 RCR is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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