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Y559 VGC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 VGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 60,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also rear bush deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,592 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,855 miles

water housing leaking in engine bay

Fail 7 Apr 2014 58,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

water housing leaking in engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,957 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,331 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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Y559 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y559 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 Y559 VGC registered?

Y559 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y559 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 VGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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