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Y653 MKU

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,456 mi
Last recorded108,456 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 MKU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,456 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight coolant seepage from heater pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking out from pin hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre very perished

Oil leak engine very oily ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 103,609 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking out from pin hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre very perished

Oil leak engine very oily ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,919 miles

oil leak

o/s/r Tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2016 97,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 93,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust hanger rubbers worn

Fail 6 May 2014 86,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust hanger rubbers worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,980 miles

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

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

front tyres both split on inner side walls

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise door open warning light on at time of test

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

advise rear offside outter wheel arch is corroded

asvise engine oil topped up power steering topped up engine coolant topped up and washer fluid topped up

Fail 4 Jun 2011 70,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise door open warning light on at time of test

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

advise rear offside outter wheel arch is corroded

asvise engine oil topped up power steering topped up engine coolant topped up and washer fluid topped up

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,176 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rearv tyre perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,791 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

abs light malfunctioning

Fail 27 May 2009 51,790 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,353 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

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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Y653 MKU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y653 MKU, 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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Y653 MKU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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