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Y248 VBJ

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,514 mi
Last recorded64,514 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Underside + body corroding in places

Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Underside + body corroding in places

Pass 20 Aug 2016 63,810 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 63,810 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Exhaust corroded

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,071 miles

both front flexys slightly cracked and perished

both rear flexy unions corroded

exhaust corroded

n/side outer sill corroding

n/side wheel rim bent

slight play in n/side top strut mount

underside corroded on floorpan and suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroding

Under side of car corroding at the rear

o/s outer sill corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroding

Under side of car corroding at the rear

o/s outer sill corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,131 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust corroded

n/s sill corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust corroded

n/s sill corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,805 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

n/s sill corroding

o/s/r chassis corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,805 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroding

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

n/s sill corroding

o/s/r chassis corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,301 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 43,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,721 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,223 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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Y248 VBJ 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 Y248 VBJ, 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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Y248 VBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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