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Y129 XGE

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 XGE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 88,758 miles

fuel filter corroded

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

fuel filter corroded

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 82,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2011 74,697 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2011 74,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,148 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,148 miles

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

washer jets need adj.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 64,396 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 90,965 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,977 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever high

Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,798 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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Y129 XGE is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y129 XGE, 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 Y129 XGE registered?

Y129 XGE is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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