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Y585 VGC

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 VGC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 68,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,629 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 63,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour 2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,122 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,313 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 56,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 49,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,740 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 25 Apr 2014 46,042 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,385 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,979 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 30 Apr 2009 36,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,926 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,839 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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Y585 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y585 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 Y585 VGC registered?

Y585 VGC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y585 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y585 VGC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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