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X408 VAF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,684 mi
Last recorded47,684 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 VAF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate crack but secure

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven and cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate crack but secure

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven and cut in side wall no cords showing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,782 miles

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

front number plate crack but secure

very slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate crack but secure

very slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate crack but secure

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,209 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,148 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

coolant fan not working

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,511 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 23 Jul 2005 26,182 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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X408 VAF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X408 VAF, 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 X408 VAF registered?

X408 VAF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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