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X785 NSS

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 NSS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,757 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,422 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,565 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,755 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,125 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 37,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,349 miles

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

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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X785 NSS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X785 NSS, 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 X785 NSS registered?

X785 NSS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X785 NSS safe to buy?

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