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Y741 MGX

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 MGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 127,327 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 124,374 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 124,373 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2016 117,862 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 117,860 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 111,102 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 111,102 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 104,112 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 96,664 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 88,482 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 88,482 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 80,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel rim has slight buckle

slight water stainig around thermostat housing

Pass 24 May 2010 72,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 72,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 63,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 54,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 45,003 miles

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

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

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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Y741 MGX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y741 MGX, 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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What year was Y741 MGX registered?

Y741 MGX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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