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Y742 RNU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

139,734 mi
Last recorded139,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 RNU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 139,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

both wishbone rear bushes perished

brake pipes corroded

coolant bottle empty / loose

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2014 129,924 miles

exhaust/brake pipes/springs deteriorating

n/s park brake lower than o/s

oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2014 129,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust/brake pipes/springs deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 5 Aug 2013 118,260 miles

headlights deteriorating

springs/brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2013 118,260 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

headlights deteriorating

springs/brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,709 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,862 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch.

Front bumper damage.

Indicator stalk starting to become loose.

N/S/F outer sill accident damage.

N/S/F wishbone arm bush cracked and perished.

N/S/R axle mounting bush cracked and perished.

N/S/R tyre is a directional tyre ~ O/S/R tyre is non-directional.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F headlamp adjustment only just meets mot lower limit.

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Slight side to side movement in brake pedal.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 93,862 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch.

Front bumper damage.

Indicator stalk starting to become loose.

N/S/F outer sill accident damage.

N/S/F wishbone arm bush cracked and perished.

N/S/R axle mounting bush cracked and perished.

N/S/R tyre is a directional tyre ~ O/S/R tyre is non-directional.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

O/S/F headlamp adjustment only just meets mot lower limit.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Slight side to side movement in brake pedal.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 93,849 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel archs corrided

n/s rear tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s sill slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front disc slightly worn

underbody has corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,890 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 76,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,038 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 61,038 miles

Nearside 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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Y742 RNU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RNU, 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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Y742 RNU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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