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Y343 CBV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,588 mi
Last recorded131,588 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 CBV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,588 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 131,522 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 124,312 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear quadrant and both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 120,786 miles

nearside front tyre edge

corrosion:- offside reare metal brake pipe, both rear quadrants, both front floorpans

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 118,098 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,692 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 115,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 112,292 miles

rear metal brake pipes

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,029 miles

front brake discs worn & rusty

nearside front lower suspension arm bush

nearside front tyre

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,573 miles

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

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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Y343 CBV 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 69.2%.

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 Y343 CBV, 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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Y343 CBV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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