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Y779 RLD

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,874 mi
Last recorded149,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 RLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 149,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor weak/corroded/holed

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres bald on inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wing Corroded/holed

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

Spare tyre missing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,681 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 142,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 136,312 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 136,293 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,427 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 129,427 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 121,022 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 121,022 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2015 112,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2013 105,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 105,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 97,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 89,435 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs badly worn and lipped pads approx 50% worn

fuel pipes next to tank corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,508 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 60,741 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 60,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 54,774 miles

Both front brake discs are deteriorating on inner faces.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,266 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 40,288 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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Y779 RLD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y779 RLD, 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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Y779 RLD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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