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Y424 TBJ

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,510 mi
Last recorded114,510 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 TBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,510 miles

handbrake effort low n/s

Pass 19 Apr 2014 111,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre split nearly down to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,777 miles

both rear tyres split/cracked advise replacing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,836 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch slipping

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

clutch slipping

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,458 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,384 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,923 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,913 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 59,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,142 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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Y424 TBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y424 TBJ, 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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What year was Y424 TBJ registered?

Y424 TBJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y424 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y424 TBJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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