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Y342 FCU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 FCU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,072 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,301 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,411 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,597 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,969 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,303 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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Y342 FCU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 Y342 FCU, 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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Y342 FCU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y342 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 FCU 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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