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Y556 RBE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 RBE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,735 miles

spare wheel carrier corroded

both rear coil springs corroding

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing very slightly at centre to rear section joint

front bumper and grille damaged

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

inner and outer sills and floor pans signs of corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2011 91,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front roll bar links have slight play

both rear coil springs corroding

brake pedal rubber wearing outer edge

engine oil leak

exhaust blowing very slightly at centre to rear section joint

front bumper and grille damaged

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

inner and outer sills and floor pans signs of corrosion

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

spare wheel carrier corroded

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,547 miles

varius oil leaks / exhaust corroded / play in rear axle bushes / cracking to front flexi brake hoses / front wishbone bushes unbonded / n/s/r tyre very badly cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2010 77,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

varius oil leaks / exhaust corroded / play in rear axle bushes / cracking to front flexi brake hoses / front wishbone bushes unbonded / n/s/r tyre very badly cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 63,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,934 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 88,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,144 miles

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

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

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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Y556 RBE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y556 RBE, 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 Y556 RBE registered?

Y556 RBE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y556 RBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 RBE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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