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Y36 BSL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 BSL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,535 miles

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,514 miles

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

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,936 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,243 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,243 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 64,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,596 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,535 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,120 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,120 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,389 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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Y36 BSL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y36 BSL, 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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Y36 BSL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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