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Y779 DRC

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,198 mi
Last recorded65,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 DRC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,980 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,955 miles

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

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

both front tyres begining to wear on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

slight movement in all 4 top strut mounts

some corrosion to wheel arches

Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres begining to wear on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

slight movement in all 4 top strut mounts

some corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,009 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,319 miles

nsr osr tyres slightly cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,502 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,205 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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Y779 DRC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 Y779 DRC, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y779 DRC registered?

Y779 DRC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y779 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 DRC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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