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Y647 MBA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,010 mi
Last recorded81,010 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 MBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 75,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 59,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 53,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 53,154 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,421 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 47,421 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,558 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,558 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,400 miles

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

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

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

Tracking Required

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 24,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y647 MBA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y647 MBA, 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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Y647 MBA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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