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Y154 SBJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,911 mi
Last recorded130,911 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 130,911 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 130,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,235 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 116,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,842 miles

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

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

both rear suspension leg top mountings movement to limit

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror loose

offside front tyre worn to limit inside edge

offside inner driveshaft boot holed

steering adjustment possibly needed

Fail 2 Jul 2010 78,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear suspension leg top mountings movement to limit

front number plate damaged

offside door mirror loose

offside front tyre worn to limit inside edge

offside inner driveshaft boot holed

steering adjustment possibly needed

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,744 miles

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber mountings worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,888 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,883 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,520 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front wiper blades noisy on screen

nearside door mirror damaged

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,799 miles

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

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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Y154 SBJ 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 Y154 SBJ, 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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Y154 SBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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