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X705 GEF

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,813 mi
Last recorded122,813 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 GEF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 122,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,036 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 101,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs lipped,front inner brake pads wearing thin strong advise

metal brake pipes surface corrosion,various underbody surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre inner,outer tyre wear

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight cracking on both rear flexible brake hoses

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,558 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise cut to offside rear tyre

advise front pads seem low,front brake discs lipped

advise nearside rear tyre cracking through tread

advise rear number plate delaminting

advise surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

nearside front tyre low tread inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre on the limit strong advise

Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,160 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts in tread , advise replacement

Fail 1 Sep 2007 70,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre has 2 cuts in tread , advise replacement

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,607 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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X705 GEF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X705 GEF, 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 X705 GEF registered?

X705 GEF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X705 GEF safe to buy?

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