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Y736 DSG

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,177 mi
Last recorded111,177 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 DSG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,177 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 111,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,695 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,230 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,620 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2009 73,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,649 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 57,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 43,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,466 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,831 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,831 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)

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

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)

both rear tyres have nails in tread

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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Y736 DSG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y736 DSG, 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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Y736 DSG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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