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Y496 FEX

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 FEX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 97,540 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,073 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,049 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 59,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,192 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,854 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,100 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,904 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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Y496 FEX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y496 FEX, 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 Y496 FEX registered?

Y496 FEX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y496 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 FEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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