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Y686 TJU

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,662 mi
Last recorded127,662 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 TJU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,662 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heavily corroded

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer / outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower wings corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 124,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer / outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,253 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,621 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing/on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 121,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing/on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 May 2018 118,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2018 118,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear section (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 115,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 112,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,343 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 105,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 101,490 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 97,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 93,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 90,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 87,185 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 87,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 82,910 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 May 2007 77,881 miles

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 11 May 2006 76,067 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

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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Y686 TJU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y686 TJU, 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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Y686 TJU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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