2001 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · Y32 VGK

The 2025-09-12 MOT for this 2001 Ford Puma recorded 79,505 miles and resulted in a pass, but multiple defects were noted. Brake pipes on both front and rear wheels showed corrosion covered in grease, a recurring issue seen in earlier MOTs. Suspension component mounting areas on the rear were also corroded, and axle swivel pins/bushes were slightly worn. Road wheels on both front and rear showed slight distortion, a problem documented in multiple prior tests. The central stop lamp remained non-functional, a defect carried over from 2024. A failed MOT on 2024-07-16, coinciding with a passed test on the same date, highlighted similar issues: corroded brake pipes, corroded suspension mounts, and distorted wheels. The nearside headlamp aim was too low, a new defect. These recurring problems suggest ongoing corrosion and potential neglect, particularly in brake and suspension systems. The 2023-03-23 MOT was clean, but the 2022-03-29 test noted a worn front brake disc and a defective rear windscreen wiper blade, indicating earlier signs of wear. The defect pattern shows a consistent risk of corrosion in brake pipes and suspension components, likely exacerbated by low mileage.