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Y381 FYB

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,199 mi
Last recorded214,199 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 FYB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 214,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

of side arch rusty

under side rusty

Pass 24 May 2012 209,458 miles

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 22 May 2012 209,458 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2011 202,410 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

all metal brake pipes starting to rust

rust on body

Fail 14 May 2011 202,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 180,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 159,287 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 159,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both metal brake pipes getting rusty

n/s/f wheel dented x2 on inner rim

rear silencer starting to blow and rear mount broken off

Pass 8 May 2008 135,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 111,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 111,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 87,247 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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Y381 FYB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y381 FYB, 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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Y381 FYB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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