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R555 PJB

2000 Ford Puma

White Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,558 mi
Last recorded49,558 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 PJB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,558 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,958 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 2,137 miles

slight play at nsr bearing

slight play osf wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 2,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play at nsr bearing

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,307 miles

near side rear low reading

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 49,452 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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R555 PJB is a 2000 Ford Puma in White with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R555 PJB, 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 R555 PJB registered?

R555 PJB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is R555 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 PJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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