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Y78 TVP

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,998 mi
Last recorded75,998 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,998 miles

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,907 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PIECE OF METAL IN N/S REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,191 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PIECE OF METAL IN N/S REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

PIECE OF METAL IN N/S REAR TYRE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,957 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,483 miles

N/S REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TVP is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

Y78 TVP is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y78 TVP safe to buy?

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