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Y801 OBF

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,082 mi
Last recorded77,082 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 OBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 77,082 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,674 miles

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,614 miles

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight surface corrsion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle

underside heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,779 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2011 62,779 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,912 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner edges of both front tyres wearing off

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,912 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner edges of both front tyres wearing off

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,053 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,082 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,986 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2005 27,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 27,426 miles

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

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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Y801 OBF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y801 OBF, 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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Y801 OBF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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