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Y698 MVW

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 MVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel/hub bearing slightly noisey

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel/hub bearing slightly noisey

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust box corodded

rear seats not fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust box corodded

rear seats not fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,721 miles

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2014 73,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,418 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 71,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,279 miles

Both Front Tyres are bald on the inner edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Tyres are bald on the inner edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,249 miles

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

offside rear tyre rubber starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,019 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 53,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,644 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,968 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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Y698 MVW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y698 MVW, 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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Y698 MVW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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