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Y509 VGC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 VGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,683 miles

NOTE-12% front brake imbalance on application.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,642 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,634 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,469 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 42,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,423 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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Y509 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y509 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 Y509 VGC registered?

Y509 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y509 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 VGC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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