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Y429 AKL

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,332 mi
Last recorded88,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 AKL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

accident daMAGE TO O/S/F CORNER

o/s door mirror loose taped on

wishbone bushes split

Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

accident daMAGE TO O/S/F CORNER

brake discs worn and wearing thin

o/s door mirror loose taped on

wishbone bushes split

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

discs worn

o/s door mirror loose taped on

wishbone bushes split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,209 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,854 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y429 AKL is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y429 AKL, 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 Y429 AKL registered?

Y429 AKL is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y429 AKL safe to buy?

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