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Y979 EDA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,225 mi
Last recorded92,225 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 EDA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,225 miles

corrosion offside rear wing

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 92,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion offside rear wing

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,633 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,941 miles

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wear and cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,484 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y979 EDA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y979 EDA, 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 Y979 EDA registered?

Y979 EDA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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