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Y781 JOO

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 JOO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,056 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded & only just acceptable

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor area (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded & only just acceptable

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,281 miles

cracks in tread o/s/r tyre

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracks in tread o/s/r tyre

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,344 miles

front brake pipes corroded & only just acceptable

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,344 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pipes corroded & only just acceptable

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 53,280 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

front bumper slightly insecure

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

offside front and nearside fron t wishbone bushs slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,965 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,965 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,690 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,690 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,275 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 46,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

clutch slipping severely

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,071 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f top shock absorber mount worn(just acceptable)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,775 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 30,573 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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Y781 JOO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y781 JOO, 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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Y781 JOO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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