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X485 RPU

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,950 mi
Last recorded90,950 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 RPU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 90,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JUST IN FRONT OF THE REAR AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,141 miles

Nearside Front floor pan holed & corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension rusty

rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2022 89,117 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan holed & corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension rusty

rear chassis rails corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,191 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both inner rear sills corroded

coolant leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

heavy under vehicle corrosion

offside floor corroded

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged not secure (1.6 (c))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside floor corroded

oil leaks

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both inner rear sills corroded

coolant leaks

exhaust heavily corroded

heavy under vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

rear subframe rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2020 84,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

rear subframe rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

frt discs corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,515 miles

Front discs corroded

Front suspension legs & hubs rusty

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe rusty

cv gaiters perishing

Fail 19 Jan 2018 80,514 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Front suspension legs & hubs rusty

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe rusty

cv gaiters perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,291 miles

atten frt no plate security

frt discs corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,290 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

atten frt no plate security

frt discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

both rear chassis rails & rear inner sills corroding

cv gaiters perishing

oil leak

unable to check centre stop light due to being covered

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

frt discs rusty

n/s/r wheel rim dented

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both frt lower susp arm rear bushes perishing

frt discs rusty

n/s/r wheel rim dented

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,538 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,775 miles

Corosion at OSR metal brake pipe.

Headlamp high beam switcch worn.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

OSF washer partially blocked.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil residue at engine and gear box.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Corosion at OSR metal brake pipe.

Headlamp high beam switcch worn.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

OSF washer partially blocked.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil residue at engine and gear box.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,849 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,091 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 53,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,696 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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X485 RPU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X485 RPU, 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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X485 RPU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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