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Y478 PBH

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 PBH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,551 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,830 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,830 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,876 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,876 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Mar 2008 38,858 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

n/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s front wishbone rear bush bonding pereshed

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,310 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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Y478 PBH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y478 PBH, 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 Y478 PBH registered?

Y478 PBH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y478 PBH safe to buy?

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