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Y247 OFB

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 OFB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,449 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 103,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor pan holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,049 miles

Front all arch's covered with carpet liner unable to check for corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk missing from tread, but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear arch's covered in carpet liner , unable to check for corrosion

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery loose , but not likely to fall out

Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front all arch's covered with carpet liner unable to check for corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk missing from tread, but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear arch's covered in carpet liner , unable to check for corrosion

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery loose , but not likely to fall out

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,336 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre perishing and starting to split between tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,863 miles

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush deteriating

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,309 miles

Both front brake disc's worn slightly

Both front tyres starting to perrish

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,987 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s+o/s rear inner sills + chassis

corrosion o/s front chassis to floor

front number plate starting to deteriorate

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 28 Oct 2010 72,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion n/s+o/s rear inner sills + chassis

corrosion o/s front chassis to floor

front number plate starting to deteriorate

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre treads

Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,378 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre treads

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2007 64,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger side mirror missing.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,046 miles

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

Passenger side mirror missing.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,994 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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Y247 OFB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y247 OFB, 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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Y247 OFB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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