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R7 RTD

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,891 mi
Last recorded161,891 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 RTD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 161,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 161,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 161,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 160,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 160,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 160,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 159,717 miles

front discs slightly scorred on inside

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 159,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly cracking

Fail 31 May 2018 159,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 157,031 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 157,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 156,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear & nearside rear body sills have slight corrosion but not holed

Pass 20 Nov 2008 149,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

emissions close to limit

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2007 133,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 107,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake judder

Pass 24 Nov 2005 78,632 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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R7 RTD 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 83.3%.

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 R7 RTD, 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 R7 RTD registered?

R7 RTD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is R7 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 RTD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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