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Y779 LWC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,237 mi
Last recorded96,237 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 LWC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,086 miles

both front brake flexis starting to perish

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges (may need replacing soon)

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,424 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front wheel rim buckled

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,571 miles

both rear top shock mounts have play

drivebelt cracking/perishing

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,402 miles

both rear top shock mounts have play (up/down)

exhaust corroding

front discs starting to corrode

n/s/f lower arm rear bush just meets requirements

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,938 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 LWC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y779 LWC, 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 Y779 LWC registered?

Y779 LWC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y779 LWC safe to buy?

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