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Y199 VBP

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 VBP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 167,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 153,146 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

slight movement on rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2013 147,990 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 147,989 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 147,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,048 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 139,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 132,834 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 132,660 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear axle bushes have slight play.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 132,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front bumper insecure

N/s/r foglight insecure

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

No emissions test due to exhaust blow

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 123,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

all four brake hoses cracking

both rear suspension beam bushes parished

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panel

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Aug 2010 123,999 miles

all four brake hoses cracking

both rear suspension beam bushes parished

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panel

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,505 miles

both front suspension arm bushes peeling

both front tyres wearing inside edges 195/50/15vr

both rear and front brakes hoses cracking

both rear shock absorbers slightly weak

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box and slightly blowing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,138 miles

all four brake hoses cracking

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2008 110,034 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all four brake hoses cracking

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2007 101,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rea axle bushes starting to perish - front tyres starting to perish - body damaged - both door mirrors damaged - coil springs corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2007 101,360 miles

rea axle bushes starting to perish - front tyres starting to perish - body damaged - both door mirrors damaged - coil springs corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,580 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 94,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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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Y199 VBP 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 47.4%.

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 Y199 VBP, 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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Y199 VBP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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