MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine and gearbox damp with oil
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steel wheel fitted to nearside front
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine and gearbox damp with oil
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steel wheel fitted to nearside front
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres worn unevenly, rear of exhaust rusting, o/s/f track control arms worn, n/s/f shock absorber damp.
both rear tyres worn unevenly, rear of exhaust rusting, o/s/f track control arms worn, n/s/f shock absorber damp.
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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X294 DLE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X294 DLE, 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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X294 DLE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 January 2001.
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