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Y979 KNN

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,802 mi
Last recorded93,802 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 KNN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,802 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling brake pipe on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine management on dash

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut mount has movement, but not excessive

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 87,840 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both outer sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush ball joint cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 81,498 miles

Rear Both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 77,094 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 73,224 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 73,204 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 69,108 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust becomming heavily deteriorated

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

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

Handbrake cables heavily corroded

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

Nearside outer sill front section has damage, becomming corroded and weak

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 69,096 miles

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

Both front brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust becomming heavily deteriorated

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

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

Handbrake cables heavily corroded

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

Nearside outer sill front section has damage, becomming corroded and weak

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 65,331 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 60,997 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,747 miles

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

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

Wiper ends split

Pass 25 May 2010 47,239 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,592 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 38,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,523 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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Y979 KNN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KNN, 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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Y979 KNN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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