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Y785 LBN

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,724 mi
Last recorded105,724 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 LBN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,724 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,496 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 105,496 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,697 miles

Front brake discs are rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,718 miles

Front discs are rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,354 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 102,354 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,472 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,133 miles

fuel cap missing

Fail 8 Oct 2013 98,133 miles

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

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

fuel cap missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,365 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,121 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,804 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking in sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,690 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

front brake discs inner face shows pitting

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 May 2006 26,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 26,763 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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Y785 LBN is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 Y785 LBN, 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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Y785 LBN is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y785 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y785 LBN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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