CarVerify

Free Car Check

V124 EWJ

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,627 mi
Last recorded128,627 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 128,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr shocker strut top has slight play

thermostat housing leaking slightly

vehicle fuel tank very corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 128,627 miles

nsr shocker strut top has slight play

thermostat housing leaking slightly

vehicle fuel tank very corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,344 miles

nsr suspension top mount has slight play

oil leak

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 30 Jan 2013 120,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing (will req new back and centre shortly)

front suspension top mounts have slight play

front wipers split

nearside rear suspension leg top mount has slight play

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing (will req new back and centre shortly)

front suspension top mounts have slight play

front wipers split

nearside rear suspension leg top mount has slight play

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,998 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 100,554 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,057 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 90,963 miles

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

grease on rear of front brake pads

Fail 6 Feb 2008 90,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

grease on rear of front brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,735 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 85,735 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 83,353 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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V124 EWJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V124 EWJ, 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

How do I check the history of V124 EWJ?

You can check the full history of V124 EWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V124 EWJ registered?

V124 EWJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V124 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V124 EWJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V124 EWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V124 EWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.