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Y749 MWL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,008 mi
Last recorded87,008 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 MWL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 68,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,430 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,857 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,524 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,524 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,431 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 7 Apr 2008 49,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,115 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 41,115 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MWL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver 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 Y749 MWL, 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 Y749 MWL registered?

Y749 MWL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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