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Y288 FRC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 FRC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,798 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 127,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,978 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 122,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 113,940 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 105,548 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fron brakes 20% inbalance [min pass]

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished [min pass]

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,809 miles

bothside front inner discs ,wearing thin.

small chip on windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,333 miles

Front brakes are out of balance by 20%

Front tyres are cracking at inner sidewalls, bald at inner shoulders and both have nails in tread area.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,889 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,590 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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Y288 FRC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y288 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y288 FRC registered?

Y288 FRC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y288 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 FRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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