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Y731 MCX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 MCX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 124,566 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

REAR BRAKE FLEXIS SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 24 May 2016 124,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.2.6)

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

registration plate deteriorated FRONT PLATE CRACKED (6.3.1d)

CHIP IN SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

REAR BRAKE FLEXIS SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,535 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BOTH REAR ARCHES (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE FRONT (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OFFSIDE REAR (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE

REAR BRAKE FLEXIS SLIGHT PERISHING

SLIGHT FUEL LEAK FROM TANK

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres wearing inside edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,789 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 91,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,211 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 95,194 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,004 miles

gearbox oil leak

front no plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 87,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front no plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 83,435 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,460 miles

offside rear road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,439 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,353 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 50,495 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,218 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 44,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MCX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 Y731 MCX, 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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Y731 MCX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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