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Y818 OLE

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 OLE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 113,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 106,409 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 100,757 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 84,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 67,279 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear shock asborbers top mount have lift

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,669 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,842 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 41,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y818 OLE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y818 OLE, 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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Y818 OLE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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