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X993 VPJ

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,174 mi
Last recorded114,174 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,174 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,114 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,375 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corrodid but at time of test was no leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,069 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,909 miles

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

bonet releace linkages verydry

rear tyres have cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2008 79,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

bonet releace linkages verydry

rear tyres have cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2007 78,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,412 miles

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

Offside Front 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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X993 VPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X993 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X993 VPJ registered?

X993 VPJ is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X993 VPJ safe to buy?

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