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Y872 DFR

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 DFR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,795 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine just passed emission

seals statred to rust

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,771 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all suspension is slightly corroded but not affecting its sstrangth.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,809 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all prescribed areas have signs of corrosion

engine management light staying on

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear wheel arch covers have bubbles of corrosion

offside rear inner sill has traces of bodyfiller

offside rear wheel arch covers have bubbles of corrosion

wheel arch covers [x4] fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2012 76,809 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all prescribed areas have signs of corrosion

engine management light staying on

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear wheel arch covers have bubbles of corrosion

offside rear inner sill has traces of bodyfiller

offside rear wheel arch covers have bubbles of corrosion

wheel arch covers [x4] fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,572 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread and cracked

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split

oil leak on engine

rear axle bushes worn

spare tyre worn

Fail 6 Aug 2011 70,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread and cracked

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split

oil leak on engine

rear axle bushes worn

spare tyre worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

slight damage to o/s/r fog light

major oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,242 miles

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

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

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

altenator belt badly cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2007 30,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

altenator belt badly cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,338 miles

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

altenator belt badly cracked

o/s and n/s front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion †

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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Y872 DFR is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y872 DFR, 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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Y872 DFR is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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