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Y809 PLC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 PLC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,520 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,626 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,626 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 59,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

centre stop light is not working

rear wiper is split

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

centre stop light is not working

rear wiper is split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,871 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,871 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,659 miles

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,696 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall slpit

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,696 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall slpit

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,933 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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Y809 PLC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y809 PLC, 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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Y809 PLC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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