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Y898 OBA

2001 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 OBA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,350 miles

heavily undersealed to under side

Fail 21 Feb 2019 116,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed to under side

Pass 21 Feb 2018 113,656 miles

Both front steps/outer sills starting to rust under step plates

Both headlamp glases going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front side lamp dim

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing and seeping grease from 'pin-hole' (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,657 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

various areas of light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

various areas of light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,245 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,843 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

rear axle has play in bushes

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear axle has play in bushes

rear tyres perished

signs of coolent leaks from hoses around thermostat housing and heater valve

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,271 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

slight movement in rear subframe bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2011 81,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

oil leak

slight movement in rear subframe bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2010 74,345 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner edges

underside of vehicle showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2010 74,345 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm & worn on inner edges

underside of vehicle showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 30 May 2009 64,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,189 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers worn

Pass 2 May 2006 37,392 miles

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

discs crusty

pads down

tailbox crusty

Fail 2 May 2006 37,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

discs crusty

pads down

tailbox crusty

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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Y898 OBA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y898 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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Y898 OBA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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