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Y239 FBR

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,754 mi
Last recorded92,754 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 FBR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 92,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrossion to underside

different bulbs in nearside and offside headlamps

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

different headlamp bulbs fitted to nearside and offside

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 82,009 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE UNDER FLOOR OF CAR, ABOVE REAR SILENCER BOX.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 82,009 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE UNDER FLOOR OF CAR, ABOVE REAR SILENCER BOX.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING AROUND BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 73,530 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING AROUND BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,132 miles

BRAKE PIPE FROM ABS UNIT TO FRONT CALIPERS CORRODING

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

O/S/F MIRROR UNIT LOOSE

Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,985 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

BRAKE PIPE FROM ABS UNIT TO FRONT CALIPERS CORRODING

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

O/S/F MIRROR UNIT LOOSE

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,803 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has slight scrubbing to outer wall and slight knicks

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 41,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,300 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 36,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,515 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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Y239 FBR is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y239 FBR, 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 Y239 FBR registered?

Y239 FBR is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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