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A17 SRU

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SRU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,160 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,160 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,587 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,587 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,260 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,153 miles

both rear tyres perished outer wall

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear beam axle bushes worn,corrosion on inner sills at rear,minor cracks in all tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,288 miles

wipers poor, minor cracks in rear tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,607 miles

front brake discs corroded .

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,905 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 43,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,570 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe to flexable hose

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,585 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,560 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/r steel brake pipe .

Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,534 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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A17 SRU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A17 SRU, 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 A17 SRU registered?

A17 SRU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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