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X734 NEG

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX734 NEG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,000 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 and osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all brake pipes are corroded fuel pipes are corroded under body corroded and x 2 rear shocks absorbers are corroded and x 2 rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

osf and nsf drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

x 2 front lamps are misty

x 2 front suspension top mounts has play

Fail 13 Mar 2019 130,000 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill has holes x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

osf and nsf drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

x 2 front lamps are misty

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 and osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all brake pipes are corroded fuel pipes are corroded under body corroded and x 2 rear shocks absorbers are corroded and x 2 rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

x 2 front suspension top mounts has play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,882 miles

1)Rear wheel arches poor condition corroding been taped .(2)Sills and inner door shuts corrosion.(3)Oil leak subframe and components stained advise clean off.(4)Slight play front top strut mounts .

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside front and nearside rear poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of fuel tank ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear tyre minor surface cracking starting between tread

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 122,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slight bind when rotated by hand (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

1)Rear wheel arches poor condition corroding been taped .(2)Sills and inner door shuts corrosion.(3)Oil leak subframe and components stained advise clean off.(4)Slight play front top strut mounts .

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside front and nearside rear poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded side of fuel tank ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear tyre minor surface cracking starting between tread

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corrosion

n/s steering rack gator perished

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2017 113,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corrosion

n/s steering rack gator perished

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,577 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,577 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015

n/s and o/srear inner sills corroded

n/s/front top mount worn

n/sfront and o/s/front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limits

Fail 12 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s and o/srear inner sills corroded

n/s/front top mount worn

n/sfront and o/s/front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,230 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,811 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 61,811 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,785 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,258 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 41,320 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2007 33,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,845 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 24,778 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X734 NEG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X734 NEG, 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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X734 NEG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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