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Y998 GBO

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 GBO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 107,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

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

exhaust front flex deteriorated

handbrake travel

n/s outer sill at door shut corroded

o/s outer sill & rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

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

exhaust front flex deteriorated

handbrake travel

n/s outer sill at door shut corroded

o/s outer sill & rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,356 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s rear sill backs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,341 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,935 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 64,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,607 miles

front brake pads

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,607 miles

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

front brake pads

offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,016 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 42,016 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,585 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,447 miles

adv: o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

adv:new tyres have been placed on front of vehicle.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 34,447 miles

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

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

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

adv:n/s front tyre 2mm.

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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Y998 GBO is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 Y998 GBO, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y998 GBO registered?

Y998 GBO is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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