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X618 GLD

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 GLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 131,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 125,799 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 125,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch and sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perish

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,804 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 120,804 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 116,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,677 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,854 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 107,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 98,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,340 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake cables corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 94,340 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake cables corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,724 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 86,718 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,551 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2008 80,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,438 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to unbond

nearside front, offside front and offside rear wheels buckled

Pass 2 May 2006 70,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2006 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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X618 GLD is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X618 GLD, 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 X618 GLD registered?

X618 GLD is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X618 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X618 GLD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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