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Y301 TGB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,708 mi
Last recorded174,708 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 TGB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 174,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 174,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 169,748 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 169,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 161,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 156,349 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 156,227 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 156,221 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Bad oil leak from the engine Under side of car very rusty Brake pipes starting to corrode N/s rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 156,221 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Under side of car is very rusty All other brake pipes are starting to rust Bad oil leak from the engine N/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2009 150,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 145,292 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 129,029 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 106,150 miles

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

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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Y301 TGB 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 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 Y301 TGB, 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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Y301 TGB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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