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X409 OUB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 OUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,567 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cable insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,176 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 100,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 100,172 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack but no cords or ply showing

cables rubbing on power steering pipe at offside front underneath

fuel filter corodded

power steering pipes corodded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 926,389 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 926,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,916 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 85,915 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,634 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 80,634 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 61,634 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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X409 OUB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X409 OUB, 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 X409 OUB registered?

X409 OUB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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