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Y588 VLD

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,902 mi
Last recorded45,902 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 VLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,902 miles

Exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,771 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

front wipers poor

Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

front wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,343 miles

advise front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

advise n/s/f wishbone bush slightly worn

advise rear silencer corroded

strong advise o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

strong advise o/s/f inner whel rim damaged (in 4 different spots)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

advise n/s/f wishbone bush slightly worn

advise rear silencer corroded

strong advise o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

strong advise o/s/f inner whel rim damaged (in 4 different spots)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,232 miles

advise n/s/r shock damp

advise o/s flexi brake hose getting perished near ferrule

advise o/s inner wheel rim damaged

advise play in rear strut tops

advise rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

strong advise n/s inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,584 miles

advise n/s/r shock damp

advise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

advise pas pump slightly damp

strong advise front inner wheel rims damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,554 miles

strong advise n/s/r shock damp

Fail 17 Apr 2007 24,032 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,032 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 19,136 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,136 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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Y588 VLD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y588 VLD, 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 Y588 VLD registered?

Y588 VLD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y588 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 VLD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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