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T53 SCH

2001 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 SCH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,222 miles

All springs corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,220 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

All springs corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,349 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,729 miles

o/s & n/s/f lower suspension arm bushies starting to perish and unbond

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode and have been greased up

slight lift / play o/s & n/s/r top shocker mounts

Fail 19 Jul 2011 46,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s/f lower suspension arm bushies starting to perish and unbond

o/s & n/s/r metal brake pipes to flexis starting to corrode and have been greased up

slight lift / play o/s & n/s/r top shocker mounts

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,892 miles

tracking out sighty wron front tryes 2mi inner eage

Fail 17 Jul 2008 33,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,407 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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T53 SCH 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 76.9%.

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 T53 SCH, 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 T53 SCH registered?

T53 SCH is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is T53 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 SCH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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