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Coolant low
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard cut & wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Door card insecure causing difficulty in opening & closing door.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Coolant low
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard cut & wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Door card insecure causing difficulty in opening & closing door.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Coolant low
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard cut & wiring loose (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Body panel slightly loose Cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Door card loose making opening and closing of door difficult
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Both handbrake cables rubbing against alloys - DANGEROUS (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Rear Brake insecure Both handbrake cables dragging on floor - DANGEROUS (1.1.21 (c))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard missing/cut, internal wiring hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ Legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Door card loose making opening and closing of the door difficult
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Body component slightly loose Cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Coolant low
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Dashboard missing/cut, internal wiring hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ Legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Door card loose making opening and closing of the door difficult
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Body component slightly loose Cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to excess leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox join excessively blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at mid to rear area (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheelbearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misting/condensation but still project (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation
Nearside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass advise further investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation
Offside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake performance low advise adjustment/repair
Rear flexible brake hose routed very close to rear beam axle advise re positioning and further investigation.
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.
non standard exhaust fitted
non standard steering wheel fitted and slight play present advise further investigation.
non standard steering wheel fitted, no air bag fitted and no manufacturers plate disclsing original fitment fitted, advise further investigation.
power steering pipes corroded
underbody corrosion present
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor around seat mounting area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation
Nearside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass advise further investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front abs wiring routed non standard advise further investigation
Offside Front flexible brake hose non standard and poorly routed and secured advise further investigation
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake performance low advise adjustment/repair
Rear flexible brake hose routed very close to rear beam axle advise re positioning and further investigation.
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test.
non standard exhaust fitted
non standard steering wheel fitted and slight play present advise further investigation.
non standard steering wheel fitted, no air bag fitted and no manufacturers plate disclsing original fitment fitted, advise further investigation.
power steering pipes corroded
underbody corrosion present
exhaust system modified and noisy
headlight aims poor
high level brake light inop
nearside rear brake pipe rusty
rear seats and belts removed
slight leak from near side drive shaft seal
slight play in both front top strut mounts
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and painted
vehicle has been heavily modified
exhaust rubber mounts perished
exhaust system modified and noisy
headlight aims poor
nearside driveshaft seal weeping
nearside front wheel rim slight damage
nearside outer cv boot perished
rear seats and belts removed
underside of vehicle has been undersealed
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener collection (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near fuel filler pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both outer rear wheel arches corroded.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
both front headlamps have water ingress
no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test
non standard exhaust fitted, various connections but secure
steering wheel slight play advise further investigation
sun sticker on top of screen not considered to affect drivers view
underbody corrosion from front to rear, some areas freshly undersealed and evidence filler present. advise removal of any undeal and further inspection for corrosion .
variour add on wiring under bonnet, cabling not secured.
underside of vehicle rusty
both rear wheel arches rusty
exhaust noisy but not excessive
front brake discs worn
rear seats and seat belts removed
nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty
offside rear brake hose perished
power steering pump damp
power steering rack damp
rear number plate discolored
exhaust slightly blowing on joints
both inner and outer sills rusty
both rear wheel arches rusty
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust noisy
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
both inner and outer sills rusty
both rear wheel arches rusty
engine and gearbox oil leaks
exhaust noisy
exhaust slightly blowing on joints
front brake pads low
offside rear brake hose perished
power steering pump damp
power steering rack damp
rear number plate discolored
both headlights faded
both rear tyres close to limit
engine oil leak
lift on both front top strut mounts
n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated
rear underside corrosion
slight exhaust leak around rear silencer joint
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in steering column top bush
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
offside rear tyre uneven tread
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
offside rear tyre uneven tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre slight uneven tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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Y78 JPU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y78 JPU, 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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Y78 JPU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.
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