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Y502 RBU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 RBU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,633 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,322 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,997 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 58,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,522 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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Y502 RBU 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 90.9%.

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 Y502 RBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y502 RBU registered?

Y502 RBU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y502 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y502 RBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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