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Y58 RDB

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 RDB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 103,700 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT

body kit fitted

coil springs complete

corrosion underside to rear inner sills and rear outer wheel arches and some components

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

exhaust system,hangers corroded and heat shield above exhaust is loose

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear child seat fitted

nearside rear top mount slight movement off load

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

offside front drop link dust cover split but no play

offside front seat tilt handle inop but locked in upright position and n earside seat back loose and also locked

radiator bottle top cap missing

suspension component bushes are worn but no play found

temporary fuel cap fitted with lock

Fail 29 Nov 2010 103,700 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body kit fitted

coil springs complete

corrosion underside to rear inner sills and rear outer wheel arches and some components

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

exhaust system,hangers corroded and heat shield above exhaust is loose

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear child seat fitted

nearside rear top mount slight movement off load

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load

offside front drop link dust cover split but no play

offside front seat tilt handle inop but locked in upright position and n earside seat back loose and also locked

radiator bottle top cap missing

suspension component bushes are worn but no play found

temporary fuel cap fitted with lock

Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake service

rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

under side showing signes of corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2009 94,912 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake service

rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

under side showing signes of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 86,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 79,318 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 79,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 71,955 miles

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

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

front offside wishbone bush split

Pass 30 Nov 2005 66,740 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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Y58 RDB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y58 RDB, 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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Y58 RDB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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