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Y285 BOE

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,391 mi
Last recorded137,391 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 BOE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,391 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 137,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 135,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 126,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 114,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 114,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 98,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,589 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2008 85,589 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,228 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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Y285 BOE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y285 BOE, 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 Y285 BOE registered?

Y285 BOE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y285 BOE safe to buy?

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