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Y109 BFX

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,841 mi
Last recorded183,841 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 BFX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 183,841 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm

Fail 24 Feb 2015 183,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2014 173,521 miles

Oil leak

exhaust poor in places

Pass 11 Feb 2013 163,824 miles

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

play in both rear subframe bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2013 163,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in both rear subframe bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 155,642 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

appears high level stop light not working,though unable to see if it is wired in

fuel tank cap partialy broken,though effectively sealing at time of test

movement in both rear shock absorber top mounting assembleys,but not excess

offside of steering rack boot covered in grease,but not any splits on test

some power steering fluid pipes damp,also some metal pipes corroded,but not any leaks at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2012 155,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

appears high level stop light not working,though unable to see if it is wired in

front bumper not fully aligned at ends,though not any sharp edges

fuel tank cap partialy broken,though effectively sealing at time of test

movement in both rear shock absorber top mounting assembleys,but not excess

offside of steering rack boot covered in grease,but not any splits on test

some power steering fluid pipes damp,also some metal pipes corroded,but not any leaks at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 139,912 miles

rear brake pipes rusty, weep p.a.s. pump area, rear exhaust corroded, both lower arms rear bushes split.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 139,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake pipes rusty, weep p.a.s. pump area, rear exhaust corroded, both lower arms rear bushes split.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 118,103 miles

front wheels buckled, n.s.r. tyre misshaped tread.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,344 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 61,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,473 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y109 BFX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black 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 Y109 BFX, 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 Y109 BFX registered?

Y109 BFX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y109 BFX safe to buy?

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