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X978 SUG

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 SUG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 134,764 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,284 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 101,420 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,420 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,669 miles

rear view mirror missing

tracking may be out

Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear view mirror missing

tracking may be out

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,354 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,442 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 63,916 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 63,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,789 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 54,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,825 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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X978 SUG 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 X978 SUG, 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 X978 SUG registered?

X978 SUG is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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