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Y537 LJB

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,939 mi
Last recorded137,939 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 LJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,939 miles

Corrosion in nearside door shut.

Inner sill panels to floors corroded.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded.

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

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 137,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion in nearside door shut.

Inner sill panels to floors corroded.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded.

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

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 133,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 129,622 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,086 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 121,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 115,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,128 miles

both rear axle bushes heavily split on limit

corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills + floors

front brake discs ridged

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,120 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,784 miles

damp around o/s steering rack

front brake pads thin

heavy engine oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake flexi hose heavily perished

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 44,405 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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Y537 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y537 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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Y537 LJB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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