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X479 TKK

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,090 mi
Last recorded108,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 TKK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 108,090 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 108,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,785 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 94,785 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,826 miles

Corrosion started on both rear wheel arches

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Corrosion started on both rear wheel arches

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,842 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,842 miles

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

Advise tracking check

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,390 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 77,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,562 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,836 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,836 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,134 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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X479 TKK is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X479 TKK, 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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X479 TKK is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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