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X949 BLG

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,093 mi
Last recorded159,093 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX949 BLG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 159,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal throughout underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 158,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor pan corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2021 158,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor pan corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2020

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 157,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,780 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,440 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

various welding repairs carried out, heavily coated in underseal preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,381 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,021 miles

lots off body rust but not hold

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

some body rust but not holed on wheel archs etc

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 77,919 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

lots off underbody rust but not holed yet

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,142 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,083 miles

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

screen washers not working but may be due to being frozen.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,318 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 54,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,538 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,040 miles

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

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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X949 BLG is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X949 BLG, 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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X949 BLG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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