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Y188 DBV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 DBV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 101,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

corrosion exhaust

corrosion nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

corrosion rear axle mounting areas, inner and outer sills, rear outer and inner arches

front brake discs very poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O\S\R wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O\S\R wheel arch corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,186 miles

corrosion exhaust

corrosion inner sills

corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

corrosion offside outer sill

corrosion offside rear arch

offside rear tyre worn

slight uneven service brake application fronts

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 25 Aug 2014 53,186 miles

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

corrosion exhaust

corrosion inner sills

corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

corrosion offside outer sill

corrosion offside rear arch

offside rear tyre worn

slight uneven service brake application fronts

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyrewall starting to crack

Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyrewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,358 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,199 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 35,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,110 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,471 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,564 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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Y188 DBV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y188 DBV, 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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Y188 DBV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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