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Y851 MGS

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,892 mi
Last recorded135,892 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 MGS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,892 miles

Advancing corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to suspension subframes and all components

General corrosion to rear inner sills, floor pans, chassis and wheel arches

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Some wear to macpherson strut upper mountings

Pass 5 Aug 2013 134,065 miles

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

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

centre silencer clamp broken

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front and rear brake pipes corroded near to excess

front and rear suspension coils corroded

front and rear suspension not standard

front tyres rub inner wheel arches at full lock

movement in rear suspension mount attachment

n/s door damage and corrosion

n/s/f tyre almost flat (possible puncture/loss of air around rim)

o/s/f indicator faded

rear chassis corroded

rear inner brake pads low

rear silencer not standard

rear suspension bushes worn

rear wheel arches corroded

screen chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,477 miles

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

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

alloy whells removed and has been fitted with std wheels

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle has lowering kit fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2012 126,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle has lowering kit fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lowing kit been fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,220 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,220 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 60,237 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 60,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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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Y851 MGS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y851 MGS, 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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Y851 MGS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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