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Y384 VSS

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,711 mi
Last recorded79,711 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 VSS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Oil leak

front disc worn

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,831 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 73,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,476 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,566 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,551 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,015 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 44,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y384 VSS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y384 VSS, 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 Y384 VSS registered?

Y384 VSS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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