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Y769 GCA

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 GCA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 103,798 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion outer sill/ inner sill/ under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion outer sill/ inner sill / under floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,879 miles

power steering noisey

Fail 1 Nov 2023 98,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

power steering noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2022 94,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,662 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,693 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 93,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,330 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2014 70,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,278 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 60,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,376 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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Y769 GCA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y769 GCA, 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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Y769 GCA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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