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Y618 RFP

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,717 mi
Last recorded162,717 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 RFP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 162,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 162,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 159,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 159,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 150,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 148,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 148,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 130,951 miles

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust// o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 116,415 miles

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust// rear axle main bushes perished

Fail 21 Mar 2009 116,024 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes have surface rust// rear axle main bushes perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,936 miles

rear axle front bushes split

Fail 6 Mar 2008 99,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear axle front bushes split

Pass 27 Mar 2007 85,239 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre is cutting out on inside of tread

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,288 miles

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

grease escaping from offside drive-shaft inner cv gaiter

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 RFP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y618 RFP, 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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Y618 RFP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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