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Y288 GAB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,424 mi
Last recorded17,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 GAB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 17,424 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 15,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 14,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust backbox corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 14,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Slight Play In Nearside Top Suspension Mounting

Pass 30 Jan 2020 14,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 14,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 14,178 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 14,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 13,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 13,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 13,861 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 13,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 13,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,668 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 13,665 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,645 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 GAB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GAB, 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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Y288 GAB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y288 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 GAB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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