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Y953 MRB

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 MRB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,720 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 118,150 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 118,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,809 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushes broken (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush broken (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,767 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 102,660 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 10,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 96,855 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,022 miles

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

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

both wipers split but still clear the screan

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,406 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2007 80,556 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 66,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y953 MRB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y953 MRB, 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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Y953 MRB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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