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X93 USS

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 USS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,800 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear axle to body rubber bushes showing wear

underside vehicle in poor condition corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear axle to body rubber bushes showing wear

underside vehicle in poor condition corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,262 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear axle to body bushes showing some wear

both rear outer wheel arches showing some corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,269 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear axle to body bushes showing some wear

both rear outer wheel arches showing some corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,835 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,834 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 79,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Filler neck corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and splitting ( 195/50 R15 )

Very slight buckle in Offside front wheel rim

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,863 miles

195/50 HR15 - Nearside rear tyre split

Both rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,856 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

195/50 HR15 - Nearside rear tyre split

Both rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,593 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,822 miles

both rear tyres showing some perishing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 63,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres showing some perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,342 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,342 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,135 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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X93 USS is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X93 USS, 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 X93 USS registered?

X93 USS is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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