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Y847 FHG

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

112,541 mi
Last recorded112,541 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 FHG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

vehicle structure heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,349 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,133 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 106,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,979 miles

chassis/ floor corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 103,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chassis/ floor corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,471 miles

corrosion showing to vehicle structure

Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,471 miles

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

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

195/50-15

corrosion showing to vehicle structure

Pass 4 Aug 2012 92,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 92,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,371 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,745 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 77,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,836 miles

N/S/F Tyre is low on tread.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,882 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 58,212 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 58,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 51,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 51,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 44,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 44,495 miles

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

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

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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Y847 FHG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y847 FHG, 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 Y847 FHG registered?

Y847 FHG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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