MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill along the length (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped along the chassis (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill along the length (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer patch repair not continuously seem welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis along its length in various locations (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure around the corroded panel area (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Along the chassis area (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe to hose mounting detached due to corrosion (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)
Nearside Lower B post seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present (5.2.6)
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear park brake cable is deteriorating (3.5.1b)
Offside B post seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel within the prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower outer sill along the length has corrosion present (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill along the length (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear park brake cable is deteriorating (3.5.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel prescribed area (2.4.A.3)
park brake travel operating close to the end (3.1.6b)
complete underbody surface corrosion seems solid at time of test using corrosion assement tool
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
complete underbody surface corrosion seems solid at time of test using corrosion assement tool
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
exhuarst dteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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X481 OVX is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 X481 OVX, 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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X481 OVX is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 February 2001.
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