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Y703 MBL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 MBL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,940 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,118 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,252 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,720 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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Y703 MBL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y703 MBL, 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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Y703 MBL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y703 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y703 MBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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