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X218 MGS

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,269 mi
Last recorded150,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 MGS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 150,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 132,527 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear arch

Pass 21 Nov 2011 126,746 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 126,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,384 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 110,384 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

under vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 104,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,993 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 80,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,078 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2005 61,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X218 MGS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 X218 MGS, 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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X218 MGS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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