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X143 PER

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 PER
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f brake pipe coated with grease

o/s/r inner wheel arch coated with under seal

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,461 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f brake pipe coated with grease

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,946 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,609 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise brake pipes been blakened

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise brake pipes been blakened

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,500 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,845 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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X143 PER 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 71.4%.

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 X143 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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X143 PER is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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