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Y816 VDX

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 VDX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,713 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 111,713 miles

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle modified for Track use

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,555 miles

Vehicle is track prepared

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,929 miles

Vehicle is track prepared

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

both rear tyres have cracking to outer sidewallls

Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,750 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 39,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 31,181 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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Y816 VDX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y816 VDX, 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 Y816 VDX registered?

Y816 VDX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y816 VDX safe to buy?

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