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Y838 OBA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 OBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion underside

rear axle beam bushes starting to split/wear

Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,409 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

general corrosion underside

rear axle beam bushes starting to split/wear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,134 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,461 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,059 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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Y838 OBA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y838 OBA, 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 Y838 OBA registered?

Y838 OBA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y838 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 OBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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