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Y635 GEL

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY635 GEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,969 miles

both front metal brake pipes slight corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2019 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are badly cracked in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 85,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,699 miles

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

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

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

condensation on inside of rear light lenses

slight play in both front antirollbar d bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

condensation on inside of rear light lenses

slight play in both front antirollbar d bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,441 miles

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

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

rear silencer starting to rust

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,439 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

rear silencer starting to rust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,670 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,243 miles

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

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

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

rear light lenses full of condensation

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,800 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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Y635 GEL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y635 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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Y635 GEL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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