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Y72 BCL

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 BCL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,833 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 74,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,900 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,877 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 72,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,364 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,833 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,895 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres starting to split in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,498 miles

some corrosion to nearside @ offside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 64,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,454 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 64,454 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,264 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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Y72 BCL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y72 BCL, 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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Y72 BCL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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