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X536 GMO

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX536 GMO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,635 miles

o/s/r handbrake just efficient enough

Pass 11 Dec 2009 126,371 miles

Condensation in offside headlight

Corrosion forming on both centre floor pans

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

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

grease leaking from offside inner drive shaft joint

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 7 Dec 2009 126,337 miles

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

Condensation in offside headlight

Corrosion forming on both centre floor pans

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

grease leaking from offside inner drive shaft joint

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Dec 2008 118,317 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 118,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,837 miles

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

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

Shallow cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Nov 2007 108,837 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shallow cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,925 miles

bush on n/s f lower suspension arm just starting to unbond slightly when vehicle raised.

rear box corroded through outer skin and holed (slight blow).

Fail 7 Aug 2006 86,925 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both o/s and n/s steering rack gaitors badly twisted. (not holed or split at present).

bush on n/s/f lower suspension arm just starting to unbond slightly when vehicle raised.

n/s/door mirror badly damaged.

pads appear low and discs slightly stepped.

rear box corroded through outer skin and holed. ( slight blow).

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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X536 GMO is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X536 GMO, 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 X536 GMO registered?

X536 GMO is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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