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Y824 DSF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,136 mi
Last recorded85,136 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 DSF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,195 miles

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

suspect fluid leak from power steering pump

Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

suspect fluid leak from power steering pump

Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,898 miles

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

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

advise metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,794 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 66,559 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 49,666 miles

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

N/S rear top strut mounting has slight movement

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

O/S rear top strut mounting has slight movement

Fail 1 Apr 2006 28,772 miles

Nail in tread of offside front tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,772 miles

Nail in tread of offside front tyre.

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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Y824 DSF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y824 DSF, 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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What year was Y824 DSF registered?

Y824 DSF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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