MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to variouse parts of body close to seatbelt area.
nearside and offside front wheels inner rims are dented.
nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,and offside rear brake pipes are corroding.
nearside rear axle bush has slight movement.
offside front brake disc corroding.
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
offside rear axle bush starting to split.
offside rear tyre sidewall is marked (ran flat).
rear no. plate is marked.
various brake pipes are pitting.
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X196 USS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 X196 USS, 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 X196 USS registered?
X196 USS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 February 2001.
Is X196 USS safe to buy?
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