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Y163 VHL

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 VHL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the offside rear tyre is cracked the full cicumfrance of the tyre where the tread meets the outer side wall no cord or ply visable

Fail 2 Jun 2011 95,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

the offside rear tyre is cracked the full cicumfrance of the tyre where the tread meets the outer side wall no cord or ply visable

Pass 14 May 2010 90,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,564 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,009 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,553 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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Y163 VHL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y163 VHL, 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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What year was Y163 VHL registered?

Y163 VHL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y163 VHL safe to buy?

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