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Y896 PBF

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,786 mi
Last recorded83,786 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 PBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 83,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,852 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,939 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,939 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,970 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,643 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 53,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,614 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on fuel fillter under car n/.s rear

Fail 28 Jun 2007 32,346 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on fuel fillter under car n/.s rear

Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,936 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 21,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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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Y896 PBF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y896 PBF, 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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Y896 PBF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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