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X931 VPJ

2001 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,806 mi
Last recorded106,806 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX931 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 106,806 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted,corroded and worn

front coil springs corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint leaking

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded within suspensions ares but not exssively

nearside and offside outer sills corroded within suspension areas corroded but not exssively

o/s/f head light slightly loose but secure

o/s/r tyre worn misshaped

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,043 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2012 93,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,567 miles

gearbox oil leak

neraside front tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,567 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

neraside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,350 miles

bad oil leaks from engine

both front top strut mounts worn

Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,350 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bad oil leaks from engine

both front top strut mounts worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,106 miles

front brake discs worn to limit

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded badly

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,639 miles

both front tyres getting low

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,639 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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X931 VPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X931 VPJ, 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 X931 VPJ registered?

X931 VPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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