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Y542 LGM

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 LGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,874 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,466 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,464 miles

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

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 1 Apr 2009 65,743 miles

both front tyres worn severly at inside edges

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn severly at inside edges

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,618 miles

clutch starting to slip

Fail 28 Jul 2007 62,617 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

abs wire routed wrong and fouling cv boot

Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,435 miles

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

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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Y542 LGM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y542 LGM, 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 Y542 LGM registered?

Y542 LGM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y542 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 LGM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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