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X392 ARA

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,149 mi
Last recorded136,149 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX392 ARA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 136,149 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit of wear.

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded.

Play lift in nearside and offside front suspension macpherson struts top attachments but not considered excessive at this time.

Play.lift in nearside rear suspension top attachment but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake performance ONLY 58% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Fail 25 May 2011 136,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on the edges.

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit of wear.

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded.

Play lift in nearside and offside front suspension macpherson struts top attachments but not considered excessive at this time.

Play.lift in nearside rear suspension top attachment but not considered excessive at this time.

Service brake performance ONLY 58% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.

Fail 13 May 2011 136,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 127,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 127,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,825 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,094 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X392 ARA is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X392 ARA, 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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X392 ARA is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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