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Y708 GAA

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 GAA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 88,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 88,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,002 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,002 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,697 miles

n/s front flexi brake hose in poor condition

o/s front flexi brake hose in very poor condition an twisted

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear flexi brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,774 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 84,774 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 80,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,582 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2007 64,582 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y708 GAA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y708 GAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y708 GAA registered?

Y708 GAA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y708 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 GAA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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