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Y209 LJB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 LJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,963 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have run-flat damage

nearside front brake discs deteriorated inner surface

rear view mirror missing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front tyres have run-flat damage

nearside front brake discs deteriorated inner surface

rear view mirror missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,304 miles

noise from nsr wheel bearing,recommend attention

oil leaks/fluid on power steering pump/ feed pipes recommend attention

osr beam axle bush perishing/splitting

stone chip outside swept aresa

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake hoses slightly perished

noise from nsr wheel bearing,recommend attention

oil leaks/fluid on power steering pump/ feed pipes recommend attention

osf wiper blade split

osr beam axle bush perishing/splitting

osr tyre badly perished,recommend replacement

rear exhaust box badly corroded,repaired with paste recommend attention

stone chip outside swept aresa

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,650 miles

front nubber plate cracked

rear exhust box rustey but not blowing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,936 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,423 miles

offside front tyre at inner treads worn!

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,970 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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Y209 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y209 LJB, 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 Y209 LJB registered?

Y209 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y209 LJB safe to buy?

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