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Y618 KGX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 KGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 143,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material poor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlight output borderline pass

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,959 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 141,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Pass 31 May 2019 138,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 128,822 miles

Offside headlight lens faded

exhaust corroded by rear joint

Nearside headlight lens faded

Pass 31 May 2017 123,428 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 119,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 114,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 107,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 100,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,484 miles

NOTE; rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 89,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 85,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 85,379 miles

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

NOTE; o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge but meets legal requirements.

NOTE; rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 24 May 2008 77,314 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2007 66,868 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 57,260 miles

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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Y618 KGX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y618 KGX, 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 Y618 KGX registered?

Y618 KGX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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