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X836 VUB

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 VUB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,258 miles

Oil leak

PAS belt cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,517 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,132 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,600 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 39,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,126 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front inner CV boots insecure

nearside front headlight top mounting bracket broken, not affecting security

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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X836 VUB is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X836 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X836 VUB registered?

X836 VUB is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X836 VUB safe to buy?

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