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Y678 JNW

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

214,935 mi
Last recorded214,935 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 JNW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 214,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 201,744 miles

both inner sills under sealed

both outer sills under sealed

under vehicle under sealed

Fail 20 Apr 2023 201,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts one bolt missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner sills under sealed

both outer sills under sealed

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2021 191,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 191,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker slight leak

Offside Rear inner arch holed

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 179,498 miles

GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS OF CAR

OUTER BODY SILLS ARE CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

Fail 30 Apr 2019 179,496 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 168,294 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE AS BEEN SANDED DOWN AND GREASED,IT IS STILL CORRODED BUT NOT AS VISIBLE

Fail 1 Feb 2018 168,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES

Pass 18 Oct 2016 164,673 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 164,670 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 164,670 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts badly corroded (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes are worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 156,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 156,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 148,365 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 148,365 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 132,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 116,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,882 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 May 2008 69,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,581 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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Y678 JNW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y678 JNW, 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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Y678 JNW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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