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J888 RDX

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RDX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,265 miles

Offside Front tyre tread depth getting low, currently 2.5mm

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,212 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,090 miles

Engine coolant leak from heater pipe

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear

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

Offside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine coolant leak from heater pipe

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear

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

Offside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,468 miles

**AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT CRACKING**

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2011 44,576 miles

Oil leak

drive belt badly cracked

slight rumble o/s/r bearing

Pass 4 May 2010 42,701 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 39,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,069 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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J888 RDX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J888 RDX, 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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J888 RDX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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