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Y296 LJB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,114 mi
Last recorded108,114 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 LJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,114 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 108,101 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi viz (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2017 103,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 103,971 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both floors (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working high vis (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,099 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 99,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,991 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,283 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,954 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,385 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,066 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,659 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,387 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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Y296 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y296 LJB, 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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Y296 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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