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Y303 BOJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 BOJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,555 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both sills corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 147,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,343 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 131,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,473 miles

center brake light not connected

Fail 1 Mar 2014 118,470 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some wear in both front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,033 miles

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

o/s + n/s front discs poor

Pass 25 Jul 2009 85,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,652 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre showing slight out of shape.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 55,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 45,442 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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Y303 BOJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y303 BOJ, 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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Y303 BOJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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