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Y749 AOT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 AOT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,409 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 100,545 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre has deep cut

Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 91,314 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,764 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Rear beam axle bushes perishing.

Slight weep from radiator.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front suspension wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Rear beam axle bushes perishing.

Slight weep from radiator.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,726 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F brake pipe is rusty

O/S/F tyre valve is perished

O/S/R back seat base is loose but is still supported

Rear exhaust shell is corroded

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Vehicle is ganerally rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Coolant level are below minimum

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S wiper blade is split slightly

O/S/F brake pipe is rusty

O/S/F tyre valve is perished

O/S/R back seat base is loose but is still supported

Rear exhaust shell is corroded

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Vehicle is ganerally rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,973 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fuel filter corroding.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Rear exhaust silencer corrdoing.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,441 miles

Both headlamp aims on limit

Centre to rear exhaust system is rusty

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear rubber bushed is septerate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 66,957 miles

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush split slightly.

Slight leak from radiator.

Small stonechip to windscreen in zone `A`

Fail 20 Oct 2007 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush split slightly.

STRONG ADVISORY; N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM ON INNER EDGE.

Slight leak from radiator.

Small stonechip to windscreen in zone `A`

Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,355 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 60,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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Y749 AOT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y749 AOT, 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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Y749 AOT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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