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Y527 VFF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 VFF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,902 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,811 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 76,811 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,720 miles

front plate damaged o/s/f+n/s/f brake hoses cracking PAS pipe insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front plate damaged o/s/f+n/s/f brake hoses cracking PAS pipe insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,991 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,946 miles

advice front wheel alignment check

front brake discs corroding

front brake hoses perishing

lower part of front bumper missing

shallow cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advice front wheel alignment check

front brake discs corroding

front brake hoses perishing

lower part of front bumper missing

shallow cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade split on one end

Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,550 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade split on one end

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,411 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2005 35,361 miles

front bumper damaged on offside

Fail 18 Jul 2005 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bumper damaged on offside

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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Y527 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y527 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 Y527 VFF registered?

Y527 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y527 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 VFF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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