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Y965 KPU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 KPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,020 miles

195/50/15 tyre size

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front flexi hoses perished

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

Fail 8 Sep 2016 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

195/50/15 tyre size

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front flexi hoses perished

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,810 miles

1 bulb in centre stop light not working

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Some corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Some damage to o/s/f wheel inner & outer bead rims

Some dampness around p/s pump

o/s headlamp loose but still secure

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 74,810 miles

1 bulb in centre stop light not working

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Some corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Some damage to o/s/f wheel inner & outer bead rims

Some dampness around p/s pump

o/s headlamp loose but still secure

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,654 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,768 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,660 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 6 May 2009 46,226 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming worn

n/s/r tyre becomming cracked/split

Fail 6 May 2009 46,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming worn

n/s/r tyre becomming cracked/split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 37,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,663 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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Y965 KPU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y965 KPU, 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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What year was Y965 KPU registered?

Y965 KPU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y965 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y965 KPU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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