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Y918 KGM

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 KGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 179,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bottom wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 166,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 166,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 155,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all chassis badly corroded under car

both rear tyres 2,5mm and wear inner edge

both rear wheel arches corroded

chip in windscreen swept area

engine oil slightly leak

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flexi slightly damage

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 155,986 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all chassis badly corroded under car

both rear tyres 2,5mm and wear inner edge

both rear wheel arches corroded

central and rear exhaust shield insecure

chip in windscreen swept area

engine oil slightly leak

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexi slightly damage

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 146,419 miles

exhaust bracket broken

rear axel bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and holed by inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inop

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,268 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 115,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,198 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

O/s front brake pipe corroding

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 95,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust corroding

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

O/s front brake pipe corroding

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,957 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,499 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges devoid at time of test

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,446 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,379 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,014 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,362 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 30,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,165 miles

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)

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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Y918 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y918 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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Y918 KGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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