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Y721 GVW

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 GVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,912 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear arch rusty but not holed yet

Oil leak ()

both front top mounts slight play

both inner sills very rusty but not holed yet

steering wheel cover damaged and slightly loose

Fail 18 Feb 2017 96,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure refitted (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear arch rusty but not holed yet

Oil leak ()

both front top mounts slight play

both inner sills very rusty but not holed yet

steering wheel cover damaged and slightly loose

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre heavy inner edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 91,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavy inner edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,958 miles

Oil leak

abnormal noise coming from the timing belt area inspection advised

both front tyre worn the inner shoulders

nearside wiper deteriorated

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,958 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

abnormal noise coming from the timing belt area inspection advised

both front tyre worn the inner shoulders

nearside wiper deteriorated

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 69,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 33,502 miles

N/S/R And O/S/R Tyres Are Starting To Crack Round Outer Edges

Pass 25 May 2007 29,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 25,691 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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Y721 GVW is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y721 GVW, 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 Y721 GVW registered?

Y721 GVW is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y721 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y721 GVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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