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Y978 OFC

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 OFC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,110 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded.

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear sub frame bushes slightly worn.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,110 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear sub frame bushes slightly worn.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak n/s drive shaft seal ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak n/s drive shaft seal ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,571 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 101,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,177 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,575 miles

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

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

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

handbrake uneven

o/s/f floor rusty but not holed yet

o/s/r arch rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,030 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear near side tyre unevenly worn.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear near side tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,477 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

alll tyres slightly perished

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,477 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

alll tyres slightly perished

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,106 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,106 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,565 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 31,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,835 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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Y978 OFC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y978 OFC, 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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Y978 OFC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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