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Y668 KGM

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,160 mi
Last recorded93,160 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 KGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2012 93,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror secured with tape

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror secured with tape

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear light lens cover cracked

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,690 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,538 miles

exhaust front pipe joint has slight blow

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front brake pads low

number plates discolouring

offside front lower arm rear bush debonding

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

power steering belt periahing

rear inner sills corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

wipers not clearing screen 100%

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust front pipe joint has slight blow

front brake discs lipped and corroding

front brake pads low

number plates discolouring

offside front lower arm rear bush debonding

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

power steering belt periahing

rear inner sills corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

wipers not clearing screen 100%

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,336 miles

front discs are in poor condition

lower arm bushes are de bonding

small chips in screen

wipers are smeary

brake flexis are perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,336 miles

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

brake flexis are perishing

front discs are in poor condition

lower arm bushes are de bonding

small chips in screen

wipers are smeary

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,325 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2007 47,325 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 42,621 miles

both front tyres wareing on inner edge

both rear tyres wareing on outer edge

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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Y668 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y668 KGM, 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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Y668 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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