MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corossion to all brake discs on edges
corossion to exhaust system joints
corossion to fuel pipes and tank
corossion to metal brake pipes
corossion to vehicle under body and sills
corossion to wheel arches
dammage to n/s outer sill
dammage to o/s/f door mirror
dents and scratches to vehicle exterior
exhaust heat shields insecure
front number plate cracked
gear box bell houseing bolt missing
minor oil leak
n/s/f outer c.v boot secured by cable tie
n/s/f washer jet part blocked
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f washer jet missalighned
p.a.s pipes have 2 joints and are secured by cable ties
slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f seat runners
slight play in steering rack joints
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corossion to all brake discs on edges
corossion to exhaust system joints
corossion to fuel pipes and tank
corossion to metal brake pipes
corossion to under body and sills
corossion to wheel arches
dammage to n/s outer sill
dammage to o/s/f door mirror
dents and scratches to vehicle exterior
exhaust heat shields insecure
front number plate cracked
gear box bell houseing bolt missing
minor oil leak
n/s/f washer jet part blocked
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f washer jet missalighned
slight play in both front seat runners
slight play in steering rack joints
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
subframe damage ristricting wishbone movement and bolt bent † †under body guards missing † †both front brake flexis cracking † †handbrake travel † †rusty fuel filter
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front flexis cracking † †handbrake travel † †rusty fuel filter
sub frame damaged restricting wishbone movement and wishbone bolt bent
underbody guards missing which house pas pipes
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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W501 XAJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W501 XAJ, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W501 XAJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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