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X303 HNF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 HNF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,829 miles

Advise; Both outer body sills slightly corroded / both rear wheel arches also slightly corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive [at both sides @ both rear inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,829 miles

Advise; Both outer body sills slightly corroded / both rear wheel arches also slightly corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive [at both sides @ both rear inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,761 miles

Advise; Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at rear silencer] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 117,761 miles

Advise; Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [at rear silencer] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,446 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,337 miles

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

fuel tank slightly damp

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm back bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,732 miles

Advise; offside rear wing slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,732 miles

Advise; offside rear wing slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,319 miles

damage on n/s/f inner wheel rim

engine oil leaks

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

noise starting on n/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake pipes rusting

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

wearing starting in o/s/r axle trailing arm bush

Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,267 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

cracks in n/s/r tyre.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,667 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 53,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,891 miles

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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X303 HNF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X303 HNF, 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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X303 HNF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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