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Y79 KGE

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,665 mi
Last recorded75,665 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 KGE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,665 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,665 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,947 miles

metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion in places

n/s/f tyre showing wear needing replaced soon

sub frame showing slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,618 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,705 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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Y79 KGE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y79 KGE, 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 Y79 KGE registered?

Y79 KGE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y79 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 KGE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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