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Y591 GEL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 GEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 115,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear archs

Fail 6 Jan 2020 115,583 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear archs

eml light on

Pass 27 Dec 2018 108,032 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

offside front cv boot poor condition

slight blow rear exhaust

slight movement both front top mounts

Fail 22 Dec 2018 108,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front brake hoses perishing

offside front cv boot poor condition

slight blow rear exhaust

slight movement both front top mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,345 miles

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

engine light on

nearside front brake hose perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2018 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

nearside front brake hose perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,049 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,571 miles

Offside offside front brake hose slight perishing

both rear sub-frame bushes weak

front brake discs worn

some lift movement in both rear top shock mounts

Fail 4 Jan 2016 85,570 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside offside front brake hose slight perishing

both rear sub-frame bushes weak

front brake discs worn

some lift movement in both rear top shock mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,233 miles

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

both front tyres lower on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,232 miles

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

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

both front tyres lower on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,033 miles

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

rear axel beam bushes weak

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,029 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

rear axel beam bushes weak

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,752 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers some lift movement at upper attachment

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 50,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,597 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,057 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 40,057 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,985 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 31,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y591 GEL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y591 GEL, 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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Y591 GEL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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