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Y185 MBH

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,384 mi
Last recorded52,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 MBH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly weak (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 46,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine area oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,840 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

deep cut to nearside tyre outer sidewall

front tyres wearing inside edges

offside front lower arm bush starting to seperating

offside rear tyre scrubbing inside edge & perishing

rear brake pipes coated with grease

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,452 miles

both rear tyres perished a little

n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor

n/s/r inner rim slight damage

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,608 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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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Y185 MBH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y185 MBH, 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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Y185 MBH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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