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Y731 LAX

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,830 mi
Last recorded65,830 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 LAX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,830 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating and starting to distort there beam patterns

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,064 miles

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

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

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,244 miles

ns and os rear flexihose ferrules corroded

oil leaks from gearbox

oil leaks from head gasket

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,624 miles

front discs lipped

rear box outer skin badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,091 miles

aux belt badly deteriorated

evidence of leak from ac system near compressor

nsr tyre cracked

oil leak from engine

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,525 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly advise tracking to be checked

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gear selector shaft oil seal and cam cover area

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 53,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,805 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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Y731 LAX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y731 LAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y731 LAX registered?

Y731 LAX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y731 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y731 LAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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