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Y395 VGC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 VGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 172,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 155,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 155,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 145,490 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 145,487 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 132,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 120,408 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 120,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hand brake travel on lever

Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 95,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 95,620 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,387 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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Y395 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y395 VGC, 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 Y395 VGC registered?

Y395 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y395 VGC safe to buy?

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