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X76 DBF

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,670 mi
Last recorded136,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 DBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 136,670 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped by tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear strut turrets corroded

corrosion both outer floors

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion outer boot floors

corrosion rear chassis rails

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,906 miles

offside front brake nearing bind limit

Fail 31 May 2016 125,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed & rusted (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to inner cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes behind fuel tank badly corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors corroding in areas & rear floors (2.4.A.3)

both front outer side light lenses missing

both rear axle bushes worn/unbonding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,445 miles

both front floors corroded

both outersills corroded

both rear chassis corroded

both rear end of sills corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes at rear corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded

both outersills corroded

both rear chassis corroded

both rear end of sills corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes at rear corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,699 miles

both rear chassis corroded

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in both front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion in both rear undersills

Fail 4 Feb 2014 111,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear chassis corroded

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in both front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion in both rear undersills

Fail 6 Jan 2014 111,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear undersills corroded

corrosion in both front floors

corrosion in both rear chassis

corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 111,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion in both front floors

corrosion in both rear chassis

corrosion in both rear undersills

corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Dec 2012 103,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,947 miles

corrotionin bothrear chassis members

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,906 miles

corrotion at both sides of chassis at rear

front discs heavly corroded on inner side

Pass 29 Dec 2009 92,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 82,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,603 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 60,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,949 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,038 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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X76 DBF is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X76 DBF, 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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X76 DBF is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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