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Y443 VFF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,326 mi
Last recorded88,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 VFF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,110 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,201 miles

both front flexi pipes cracking

both rear tyres low

coil springs corroded

offside front bottom arm bush starting to split

oil leak on engine

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Jun 2013 72,111 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front flexi pipes cracking

both rear tyres low

coil springs corroded

offside front bottom arm bush starting to split

oil leak on engine

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,870 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 66,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,714 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside number plate light, clip broken

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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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Y443 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y443 VFF, 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 Y443 VFF registered?

Y443 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y443 VFF safe to buy?

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