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Y739 MWL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,956 mi
Last recorded146,956 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 MWL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2015 146,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded just in door (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around door (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

both rear axle bushes has slight play

damage to nearside front wing

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

exhaust heat shield adrift

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 139,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

exhaust heat shield adrift

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2013 133,089 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,871 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2012 126,772 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2011 119,776 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2010 113,661 miles

offside front headlamp damaged

oil leak

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

brake fluid reservoir cap damaged

clutch slipping

exhaust heatshield loose

front brake discs pitted on inner face

fuel line (beside fuel tank) corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2009 110,067 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 105,692 miles

front wiper blades torn

Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 97,446 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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Y739 MWL 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 75%.

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 Y739 MWL, 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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Y739 MWL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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