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Y721 OMW

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,423 mi
Last recorded142,423 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 OMW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,423 miles

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

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

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 142,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 128,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,164 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front number plate fading

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 119,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front number plate fading

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,884 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front number plate fading

nearisde front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 109,201 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly split

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly split

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 105,674 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 105,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,294 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,294 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,497 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 96,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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Y721 OMW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y721 OMW, 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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Y721 OMW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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