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Y953 MET

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,156 mi
Last recorded113,156 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 MET
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Arch slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,255 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,255 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,210 miles

rear exhaust blow

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 98,210 miles

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

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

front brake pads low discs worn

rear exhaust blow

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,488 miles

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise damp around power steering pump

advise front brake discs worn and o/s/f brake pads look low

advise front wipers worn

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise n/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge and tread getting low

advise oil leak around engine

Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise damp around power steering pump

advise front brake discs worn and o/s/f brake pads look low

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise n/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge and tread getting low

advise oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,702 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise o/s/r arm mounting bush worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,000 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,121 miles

advise damp around power steering pump

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise front brake flexy hoses slighty perished

advise n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,361 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 56,182 miles

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

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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Y953 MET is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y953 MET, 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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Y953 MET is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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