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Y897 XOB

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,442 mi
Last recorded161,442 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 XOB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 161,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 155,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,828 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,965 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,077 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,223 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,128 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,751 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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Y897 XOB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y897 XOB, 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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Y897 XOB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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