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Y483 VFF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,756 mi
Last recorded117,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 VFF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,902 miles

front reg plate deteriated

offside front mirror assembly slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 102,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,261 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 94,156 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,127 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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Y483 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y483 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 Y483 VFF registered?

Y483 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y483 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y483 VFF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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