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Y979 UKJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 106,752 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 80,676 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,967 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,930 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,930 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,295 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 54,295 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,046 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 UKJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y979 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

Y979 UKJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 UKJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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