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Y97 PBH

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 PBH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,889 miles

the n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are worn right to the legal limit

the n/s/r wheel bearing is starting to wear

the o/s/r sill lip is damaged

the oil level was very low

the rear inner wings and sills are corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

the n/s/r and o/s/f tyres are worn right to the legal limit

the n/s/r wheel bearing is starting to wear

the o/s/r sill lip is damaged

the oil level was very low

the rear inner wings and sills are corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 77,030 miles

exhaust louder than standard

inner wings and sills corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 77,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions not tested

inner wings and sills corroded

rear axle bushes worn

traction control light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 72,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2009 67,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,139 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 6 Mar 2006 43,365 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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Y97 PBH is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y97 PBH, 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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Y97 PBH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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