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Y742 DRC

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,622 mi
Last recorded84,622 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 DRC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch sticking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,705 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 77,703 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 77,375 miles

rear axle beam bushes both sides are starting to wear causing excessive movemet in axle

rear view mirror tempererly fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,316 miles

both rear strut top worn slightly

both rear suspension axle bushs worn slightly

exaust corroded, back blowing slight blowing

power steering pump damp?

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 69,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear strut top worn slightly

both rear suspension axle bushs worn slightly

exaust corroded, back blowing slight blowing

power steering pump damp?

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,008 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,998 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,984 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,923 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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Y742 DRC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y742 DRC, 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 Y742 DRC registered?

Y742 DRC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y742 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y742 DRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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