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X458 BDF

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX458 BDF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 156,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central stop lamp inop

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 24 May 2016 152,466 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 152,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 147,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 144,709 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

fuel filter rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 135,404 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 135,404 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 127,256 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light does not work but may not be connected.

Pass 24 May 2011 119,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

offside rear top shock-absorber mounting worn

Pass 6 May 2010 110,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2009 99,512 miles

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

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

front x2 n/s and o/s back suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside driveshaft inner gaiter leaking grease

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,225 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 82,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,974 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,466 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 67,466 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe (to hose) corroded, exhaust rear silencer corroded, nearside wishbone rear bush slightly detached from arm.

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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X458 BDF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X458 BDF, 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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X458 BDF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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