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Y78 BPE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 BPE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 173,270 miles

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 173,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 160,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,749 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 144,749 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 128,955 miles

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated by hand

play in rear axle mounting bushes

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion present on offside rear brake pipe

Fail 25 Jul 2011 128,955 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated by hand

play in rear axle mounting bushes

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion present on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2010 116,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion present on offside rear brake pipe (at rear)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2010 111,602 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,057 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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Y78 BPE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y78 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y78 BPE registered?

Y78 BPE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y78 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 BPE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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