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Y839 MDT

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,681 mi
Last recorded139,681 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 MDT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 139,681 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear heat shield insecure.

Central Rear brake light not working,

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,220 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 66,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,876 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,121 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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Y839 MDT is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y839 MDT, 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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Y839 MDT is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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