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Y699 LHJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 102,574 miles

N/s and O/s rear chassis very rusty

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

O/S floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both outer sills very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,249 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,948 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both outer sills rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,963 miles

Inner and outer sills rusty

N s plate lamp not working

rear reg plate deterioated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under the bottom of the wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,429 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 75,420 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,081 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,285 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,405 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,405 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,082 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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Y699 LHJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y699 LHJ, 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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Y699 LHJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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