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Y857 OLF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,564 mi
Last recorded156,564 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 OLF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 156,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 136,474 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bushes slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,484 miles

both rear axle bushes slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 124,947 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 117,953 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2012 117,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2011 101,730 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2011 101,730 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 102,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 102,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 93,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s drive shaft bearing worn

Pass 23 May 2008 81,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 81,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 69,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 58,874 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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Y857 OLF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y857 OLF, 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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Y857 OLF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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