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Y823 LBW

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,963 mi
Last recorded120,963 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 LBW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 120,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 31 Dec 2012 120,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,039 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 112,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre nailed

Fail 1 Dec 2011 111,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,534 miles

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

engine oil leak

srs light staying on

steering fluid reservoire insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2010 105,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

srs light staying on

steering fluid reservoire insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,082 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 100,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 96,331 miles

both front track arm rear bushes just passable at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

exhaust heat shield insecure recomend imeadiate attention

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,044 miles

front brake pads low just passable recomend replacement

offside front track arm rear bush breaking up just passable recomend replacement

offside rear strut & top bush worn just passable recomend replacement

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,788 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

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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Y823 LBW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y823 LBW, 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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What year was Y823 LBW registered?

Y823 LBW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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