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X189 PER

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,145 mi
Last recorded94,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 PER
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,145 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

note/high level brake light inoperative/not able to see if wired

Fail 21 Jul 2018 94,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced note/headlight damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

note/high level brake light inoperative/not able to see if wired

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

note/high level brake light inoperative/not able to see if wired

Fail 22 Jul 2017 72,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

note/high level brake light inoperative/not able to see if wired

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining & worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn & front pads approx 75% worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2015 43,281 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn & front pads approx 75% worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 26,148 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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X189 PER is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X189 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 X189 PER registered?

X189 PER is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X189 PER safe to buy?

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