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Y803 SVM

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,053 mi
Last recorded135,053 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 SVM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 135,053 miles

Oil leak

slight stone chips on windscreen in (zona a )

Fail 17 Apr 2013 135,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Oil leak

slight stone chips on windscreen in (zona a )

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,132 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 127,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,822 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 119,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s + n/s front brake discs looking worn and corroded

o/s + n/s rear wheel arches looking rough

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,071 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 101,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,895 miles

Exhaust system, rear back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,173 miles

accident damage to nearside rear quarter panel

both front wishbone rear bush's splitting

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, low tread

slight play in nearside front top mount

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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Y803 SVM is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y803 SVM, 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

How do I check the history of Y803 SVM?

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What year was Y803 SVM registered?

Y803 SVM is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y803 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y803 SVM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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