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Y840 UOL

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 UOL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 61,916 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 61,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,643 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2007 53,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape ,not failable at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,414 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape ,not failable at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,397 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 48,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 39,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y840 UOL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y840 UOL, 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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Y840 UOL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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