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X356 DKU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 DKU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,027 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,562 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,562 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,171 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,462 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,713 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 86,803 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 86,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 83,777 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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X356 DKU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 X356 DKU, 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 X356 DKU registered?

X356 DKU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X356 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X356 DKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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