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Y979 DAC

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,683 mi
Last recorded104,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 DAC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,856 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,598 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 63,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,086 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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Y979 DAC is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y979 DAC, 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 Y979 DAC registered?

Y979 DAC is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y979 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 DAC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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