MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape
Nearside & offside centre floor pan's rusty
Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty
Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty
Nearside front wishbone rear bush
Nearside rear brake pipe rusty
Offside front brake flexi hose perished
Offside rear arch rusty
Rear exhaust box rusty
Rear inner wing liners fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Nearside & offside centre floor pan's rusty
Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty
Nearside & offside rear chassis legs rusty
Nearside front wishbone rear bush
Nearside rear brake pipe rusty
Offside front brake flexi hose perished
Offside rear arch rusty
Rear exhaust box rusty
Rear inner wing liners fitted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corossion to front and rear metal brake pipes
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front wipers poor condition
brake pipe (nearside rear) rusting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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X249 RPU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 X249 RPU, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X249 RPU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 2000.
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