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X988 EHE

2001 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 EHE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody/inner sill by suspension (2.4.A.3)

MAJOR COOLANT LEAK

rear chassis corroded

rear suspension top mountings worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant low

drivers seat runners worn

front exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes weak

rear exhaust trim insecure

rear suspension mountings worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant low

drivers seat runners worn

front exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes weak

rear exhaust trim insecure

rear suspension mountings worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,662 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 67,662 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,046 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,805 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 45,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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X988 EHE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X988 EHE, 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 X988 EHE registered?

X988 EHE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X988 EHE safe to buy?

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