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Y79 RBA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 RBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 71,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion to both rear and nearside front brake pipe

Fail 25 May 2012 71,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion to both rear and nearside front brake pipe

Pass 24 May 2011 65,026 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

osf inner cv boot split.

Pass 21 May 2010 59,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 84,733 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 84,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 46,674 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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Y79 RBA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y79 RBA, 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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Y79 RBA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y79 RBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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