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X142 PER

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,067 mi
Last recorded148,067 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 PER
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 148,067 miles

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

condensation in n/s/r light unit

corrosion around body of car

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion under car

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and weak

smell of fuel no leaks found

Fail 8 Mar 2014 148,067 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s/r light unit

corrosion around body of car

corrosion on fuel lines

corrosion under car

front brake discs worn

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and weak

smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 9 Mar 2013 134,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes corroded

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 10 Mar 2012 121,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 108,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 92,174 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES BEEN GREASED UP

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING VERY WEAK / EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING SPLITTING / FLAKING / BECOMING VERY WEAK ADVISE TO REPLACE

HAND BRAKE CABLE BEEN CATCHING ON NEARSIDE ROAD WHEEL / TYRE / CABLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / ADVISE TO REPLACE

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON BODY WORK ETC

UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,725 miles

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

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

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

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

slight wear in both front suspension top mounting bushes

slight wear in both rear shockabsorber top mountings

slight wear in offside rear trailing arm bush

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,725 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

slight wear in both front suspension top mounting bushes

slight wear in both rear shockabsorber top mountings

slight wear in offside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,365 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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X142 PER is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X142 PER, 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 X142 PER registered?

X142 PER is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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