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Y226 RBA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,597 mi
Last recorded86,597 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 RBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,553 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,538 miles

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,535 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 2012 72,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades are smeary.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,710 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,093 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,294 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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Y226 RBA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y226 RBA, 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 Y226 RBA registered?

Y226 RBA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y226 RBA safe to buy?

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