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Y737 PBE

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,120 mi
Last recorded95,120 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 PBE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 95,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

n/s rear inner sill/suspension mounting weakening by corrosion

tailpipe extension on new rear silencer insecure/rattling

Pass 2 May 2014 87,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

Pass 31 May 2013 82,816 miles

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM! Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

n/s rear tyre going out of shape on inner tread area

Fail 31 May 2013 82,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM! Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

brake pipe to n/s front flexy corroding

n/s rear tyre going out of shape on inner tread area

Pass 30 May 2012 71,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2012 71,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,624 miles

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

ENGINE OIL FILTER CORRODED THROUGH & LEAKING

Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet secondary catch siezed solid.Had to get open pre - test. Freed off

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

ENGINE OIL FILTER CORRODED THROUGH & LEAKING

Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,209 miles

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,305 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 43,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test.

n/s & o/s front tyre pressures low & both wearing badly on edges

wiper blades deteriorating & advise replacement

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,173 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes to flexies corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2007 37,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes to flexies corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,108 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y737 PBE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y737 PBE, 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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Y737 PBE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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