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R5 FRP

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 110,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 110,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 108,711 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 108,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 107,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 105,840 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 105,840 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 105,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,482 miles

Bonnet release lever not fitted.

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge`s.

Engine oil leak.

Steering column couling not fitted.

Fail 23 May 2013 105,481 miles

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

Bonnet release lever not fitted.

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge`s.

Engine oil leak.

Steering column couling not fitted.

Traction control light on.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,469 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,187 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,833 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 54,680 miles

Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 41,263 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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R5 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R5 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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R5 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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