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Y452 MRB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 MRB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 129,320 miles

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

Near side handbrake performance low

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 119,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2016 119,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 114,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 106,072 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 105,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,537 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,153 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 20 May 2011 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,323 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 64,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 64,744 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,477 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,748 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,155 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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Y452 MRB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y452 MRB, 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 Y452 MRB registered?

Y452 MRB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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