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DK51 SZC

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 SZC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,723 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,243 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 952,239 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,509 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 83,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,089 miles

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

exhaust clamps deterated

n/s/f tyre has inner shoulder wear

o/s/f trye has inner shoulder wear

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,169 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 61,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,841 miles

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

wipers smear spare tyre worn low

Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,841 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

wipers smear spare tyre worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,662 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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DK51 SZC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 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 DK51 SZC, 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 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK51 SZC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 December 2000.

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