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Y929 MBV

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 MBV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 71,950 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

slight unballance to rear brakes

wear in n/s front suspension top mount

wear in n/s&o/s rear shock absorber top bushes

wear in n/s&o/s rear suspension arm front bushes

Fail 2 May 2014 71,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

slight unballance to rear brakes

wear in n/s front suspension top mount

wear in n/s&o/s rear shock absorber top bushes

wear in n/s&o/s rear suspension arm front bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,559 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 52,994 miles

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

n/s&o/s inner sills & floor becoming corroded at rear

wear in n/s front suspension top mount

wear in n/s&o/s rear suspension top mounts

Fail 17 May 2012 52,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s&o/s inner sills & floor becoming corroded at rear

wear in n/s front suspension top mount

wear in n/s&o/s rear suspension top mounts

Pass 16 May 2011 44,176 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe close to rear wheel

os rear tyre close to legal limit

rear axle bushes splitting

slight wear in top strut mountings

Fail 16 May 2011 44,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake pipe close to rear wheel

os rear tyre close to legal limit

rear axle bushes splitting

slight wear in top strut mountings

Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,693 miles

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

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

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

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

note slight n oise from near side rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,693 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)

note slight n oise from near side rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,035 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,783 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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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Y929 MBV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y929 MBV, 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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Y929 MBV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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