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J5 FRP

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,615 mi
Last recorded102,615 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,565 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,554 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 102,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 102,372 miles

Front tyres over 9 years old

Offside Front steering getter damp

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 27 Jul 2022 102,371 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres over 9 years old

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed pipe rubbing on shocker (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering getter damp

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 15 Jul 2021 102,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes damp / slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel behind axle mounting rusty /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,334 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by sump may engine oil (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills behind axle mounting rusty outter sills show signs of repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 102,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower section of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 102,097 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 101,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 101,868 miles

emissions right on limit

Pass 22 May 2014 101,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

lower engine oily!

Pass 30 May 2013 99,876 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 99,876 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,975 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 96,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 91,198 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)

Pass 7 May 2010 87,365 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 87,363 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

wear in both rear axle bushes

Pass 1 May 2009 83,404 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2008 78,192 miles

n/s handbrake reading nearing limit

slight wear o/s strut top mtn

Pass 25 May 2007 73,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,524 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

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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J5 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 J5 FRP, 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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What year was J5 FRP registered?

J5 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is J5 FRP safe to buy?

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