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X743 LGJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,094 mi
Last recorded103,094 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of axle trailing arm mounting, corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of axle trailing arm mounting, corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

front tyres different size/ratio to rear tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2018 103,084 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of axle trailing arm mounting, corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of axle trailing arm mounting, corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

front tyres different size/ratio to rear tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,861 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,853 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,677 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 85,557 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 85,556 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,742 miles

mil light on

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 81,738 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)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

mil light on

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Dec 2011 78,299 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 73,331 miles

n/s wiper blade damaged

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 73,327 miles

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper blade damaged

o/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 70,314 miles

back box outer skin corroded

nearside and off side rear axel bushes worn an causing slight movement

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,188 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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X743 LGJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X743 LGJ, 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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X743 LGJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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