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Y257 DCC

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 DCC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,594 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,018 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks

slight play in rear bushes

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,018 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks

slight play in rear bushes

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 45,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,245 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 37,634 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,942 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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Y257 DCC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y257 DCC, 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 Y257 DCC registered?

Y257 DCC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y257 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 DCC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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