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Y491 PBE

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 PBE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join Mid to Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 106,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join Mid to Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Joins at Rearmost Section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Heavy to Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty Cancel not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Heavy to Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 101,200 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside showing signs of corossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,050 miles

advise on worn and pitted front brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise on worn and pitted front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2016 92,750 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules

Fail 16 Jul 2015 89,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

addvise very slight corrosion starting at near side outer sill

advise very slight corrosion starting at off side rear outer sill

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,575 miles

addvise very slight corrosion starting at near side outer sill

advise very slight corrosion starting at off side rear outer sill

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,847 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 81,906 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,399 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,010 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,946 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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Y491 PBE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Y491 PBE, 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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Y491 PBE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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