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Y288 TBF

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 TBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,424 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 116,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 107,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 98,605 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 80,349 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,707 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,369 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation at n/s/r,o/s/r and n/s/f,o/s/f lamps.

wiper blades judder

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 TBF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 Y288 TBF, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y288 TBF registered?

Y288 TBF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y288 TBF safe to buy?

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