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Y509 LJB

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,467 mi
Last recorded65,467 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 LJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,654 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,189 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre sligtly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,189 miles

n/s/f tyre sligtly worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,573 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 57,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,716 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2009 50,716 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner c.v boot split

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,590 miles

nsr tyre slighty fearted edge

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,861 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2007 46,861 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,333 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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Y509 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y509 LJB, 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 Y509 LJB registered?

Y509 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y509 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 LJB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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