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Y896 LAR

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,222 mi
Last recorded86,222 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 LAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 85,865 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rusty close to mot fail

flexi pipe starting to split

rusty arch and seal close to mot fail

Fail 11 Jul 2020 85,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusty close to mot fail

flexi pipe starting to split

rusty arch and seal close to mot fail

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrodding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding but not holed

Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,856 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,205 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Oil leak from upper righthand side of engine.

Fail 14 Apr 2013 68,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 68,676 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,550 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 65,550 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,715 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,844 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 39,844 miles

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

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

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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Y896 LAR is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y896 LAR, 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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Y896 LAR is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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