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Y873 KGM

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 KGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,851 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 87,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 87,461 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 87,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,232 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 81,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 76,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,931 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,848 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 70,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,137 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,579 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2013 60,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,487 miles

Oil leak

rear box deteriorated

rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 52,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f wiperblade starting to smear windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,691 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,529 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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Y873 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y873 KGM, 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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Y873 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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