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R500 FRP

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,211 mi
Last recorded94,211 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 FRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 94,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 92,726 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 91,901 miles

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,687 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,161 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 71,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R500 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R500 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 FRP registered?

R500 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is R500 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 FRP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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