MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
exhaust/brake pipes/springs deteriorating
n/s park brake lower than o/s
oil leaks
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
headlights deteriorating
springs/brake pipes deteriorating
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
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)
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)
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.
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
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
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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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