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J80 PUR

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 PUR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 53,154 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 53,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,490 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 52,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,627 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,494 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 48,355 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s front (blue) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front and rear suspension strut tops slight wear

various underbody sections heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,903 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,798 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe and suspension arms very rusty

radiator support panel very rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,099 miles

underside rusty in places

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front subframe very rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2017 42,085 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front subframe very rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,338 miles

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

headlamp beam patterns weak

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,328 miles

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

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

headlamp beam patterns weak

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,469 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2015 38,469 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

main beam switch faulty

underside rusty in places

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,241 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 36,240 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,063 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,928 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 31,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,515 miles

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

uneven wear on both front tyres

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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J80 PUR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J80 PUR, 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 J80 PUR registered?

J80 PUR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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