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X840 MOJ

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,713 mi
Last recorded108,713 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 MOJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,713 miles

o/s and n/s chassis corroded

o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 108,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s chassis corroded

o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,979 miles

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

offside rear wheel has a slight drag

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,434 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,434 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,616 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,184 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,102 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 78,589 miles

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

Rear axel mount bushes have slight movment on nearside and offside

Pass 8 Feb 2007 69,568 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,534 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 60,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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X840 MOJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X840 MOJ, 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 X840 MOJ registered?

X840 MOJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X840 MOJ safe to buy?

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