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Y597 NUB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,950 mi
Last recorded81,950 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 NUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

The exhaust emissions are borderline and there is rust on the o/s/r/sill.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The exhaust emissions are borderline and there is rust on the o/s/r/sill.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 76,956 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

center exhaust heatsheild loose

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in all four top suspension mounts

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,226 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 71,178 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE - CHECK BRAKES FOR WEAR.

ADVISE - ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,531 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR CLAMP BUSHES WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL RUSTING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,054 miles

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

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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Y597 NUB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y597 NUB, 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 Y597 NUB registered?

Y597 NUB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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