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Y315 PDB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,362 mi
Last recorded120,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 PDB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 109,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 109,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,746 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake disks slightly worn

offside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,624 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 84,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 69,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 63,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y315 PDB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y315 PDB, 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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Y315 PDB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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