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X227 UPJ

2001 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 UPJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2015 101,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 94,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

condensation at the near side front headlamp unit.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp dip-beam shows low light out-put.

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting

near side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

near side rear tyre is out of shape.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 94,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation at the near side front headlamp unit.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp dip-beam shows low light out-put.

near side front to rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting

near side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

near side rear tyre is out of shape.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

rear axel beam off and near side mounting bush's show deterioration/play.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield loose

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,753 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 65,901 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 65,859 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 58,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,184 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,086 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,622 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 28,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X227 UPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X227 UPJ, 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 X227 UPJ registered?

X227 UPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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