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Y826 VFF

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,664 mi
Last recorded138,664 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 VFF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 138,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 138,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 130,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,517 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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Y826 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y826 VFF, 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

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What year was Y826 VFF registered?

Y826 VFF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y826 VFF safe to buy?

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