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Y908 BGE

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 BGE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 120,690 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 120,155 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

All underside metal parts and panels very very rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes covered in grease

parts of floor has been undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2013 110,515 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 110,515 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 102,559 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rear axle bushes soft

rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f lower wing rotten

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 102,552 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,881 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 79,881 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,029 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AT REAR OF BOTH SILLS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,029 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE AT REAR OF BOTH SILLS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,074 miles

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

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

offside handbrake cable outer sleeve slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,031 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

POWER STEERING PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 10 Oct 2006 64,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE FOULING ON BODY WORK

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

POWER STEERING PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,448 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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Y908 BGE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y908 BGE, 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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Y908 BGE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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