2001 Ford Puma MOT Results

Ford Puma, registered in 2001

52.7% pass rate

from 12,209 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Puma is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 14% fail on Hydraulic systems (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 13% fail on Components (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 12% fail on Pipes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 1.9% fail on Hoses (89% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Reservoirs (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Leaks (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Operation
- 6.4% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 3.1% fail on Rear wheels (19% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Front wheels (17% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2001 cars)
- 3.5% fail on ABS (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Hub components (34% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.80% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.041% fail on Brake calipers (65% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Brake back plates
  - 0.0082% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.46% fail on Parking brake (62% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Fitment
- 0.090% fail on Service brake control components (61% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Pedal (61% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.074% fail on Condition
    - 0.016% fail on Anti-slip (89% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Restricted movement (69% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Mechanical components (87% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Cable (85% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.033% fail on Components
    - 0.033% fail on Pipes
- 0.016% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0082% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0082% fail on Attachment
- 0.0082% fail on Locking devices
19% fail on Suspension (7.5% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Suspension arms (28% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Pins / bushes (28% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Condition
- 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Component mounting (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Subframe mounting (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Spring mounting
- 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Rear (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Front (53% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Trailing arms (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Pins / bushes (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Pins / bushes (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Location
- 0.97% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Front drive shafts (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.93% fail on Constant velocity joints (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.041% fail on Couplings
- 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Linkage (87% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Pins / bushes (56% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Attachment
  - 0.016% fail on Condition
- 0.65% fail on Front suspension joints (51% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Axle beam (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Swivel joints / housing (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.0082% fail on King pins
- 0.36% fail on Bonded suspension (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Radius arms (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Pins / bushes (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Attachment
- 0.041% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.041% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.033% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.033% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.016% fail on Tie bars / rods (93% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Pins / bushes (92% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on General condition
- 0.0082% fail on Front suspension locking devices
16% fail on Lighting and signalling (34% better than other 2001 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 4.0% fail on Registration plate (45% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.033% fail on Switch
- 1.7% fail on Position lamps (71% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Front lamps (70% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.025% fail on Rear lamps (94% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.64% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Individual lamps (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Switch
    - 0.0082% fail on Tell tales
- 0.59% fail on Horn
- 0.48% fail on Fog lamp (64% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Fog lamp (65% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Tell tale
- 0.049% fail on Hazard warning (79% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Lamp
- 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
12% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Tread depth
- 5.5% fail on Condition (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Size / type (40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Valve stem
8.3% fail on Driver's view of the road (18% better than other 2001 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Wipers
- 2.7% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Windscreen (26% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
5.1% fail on Fuel and exhaust (28% better than other 2001 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (14% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Catalyst (26% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.41% fail on System
  - 0.098% fail on Cap (55% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Tank
  - 0.033% fail on Pipe
  - 0.025% fail on Hose
2.2% fail on Seat belts (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Attachment
- 0.0082% fail on Requirements
1.6% fail on Body and structure (25% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Body condition (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Vehicle structure (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Chassis (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Spare wheel (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Doors (74% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Drivers
  - 0.016% fail on Passengers front (84% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Passengers other
- 0.041% fail on Body security
- 0.033% fail on Seats (79% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Drivers (79% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Load security
  - 0.0082% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0082% fail on Tailgate
1.4% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering system (75% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.72% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Steering rack (59% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Free play (85% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Other components
    - 0.0082% fail on Steering pivot point
    - 0.0082% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0082% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.0082% fail on Steering arm
- 0.28% fail on Power steering (36% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Pump (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.074% fail on Other components
  - 0.016% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0082% fail on Rams
- 0.049% fail on Steering operation
- 0.025% fail on Steering control
  - 0.016% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.016% fail on Universal joint
  - 0.0082% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0082% fail on Locking devices
1.3% fail on Road wheels (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Attachment
1.00% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.00% fail on Registration plate

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