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X394 JFV

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 JFV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 80,076 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 80,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,324 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 70,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,744 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/r outer brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/r outer brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre low on air

o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r outer brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,320 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,475 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,057 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 56,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,648 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 52,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,482 miles

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

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

slight wear wiper n/s

Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,482 miles

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

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

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

slight wear wiper n/s

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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X394 JFV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X394 JFV, 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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X394 JFV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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