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V168 RKE

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,348 mi
Last recorded108,348 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 RKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 108,348 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

n/s/f lower edge of wing corroded and some missing may lead to failure on insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,738 miles

both outer sills and n/s/f wing corroding wing will become insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2022 107,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills and n/s/f wing corroding wing will become insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose lower section of wing under body corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside lower section of wing corroded and outer sill beginning to "flake"

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn larger reward bush, poor condition detached from centre pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside lower section of wing corroded and outer sill beginning to "flake"

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn and showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,335 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,182 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears corroding (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Play is at maximum tolerance, strongly advise replacement now (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears corroding (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,901 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front and both rear have considerable lift (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,512 miles

Lift in both front and both rear suspension top mounts

O/S front lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Rear metal brake pipes and flexy ferules all show some corrossion

Fail 15 Apr 2016 105,512 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lift in both front and both rear suspension top mounts

O/S front lower arm rear bush starting to separate

Rear metal brake pipes and flexy ferules all show some corrossion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,829 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes and both rear flexys, all show corrossion

Considerable lift and play in both front and both rear suspension top mounts, replacement advised

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Some imbalance of rear service brake when tested together

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear metal brake pipes and both rear flexys, all show corrossion

Considerable lift and play in both front and both rear suspension top mounts, replacement advised

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,342 miles

Some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,855 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r top suspension mounts have considerable lift

Fail 19 Apr 2013 102,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r top suspension mounts have considerable lift

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,535 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, o/s/f severely worn on inner edge

considerable lift in both rear suspension top mounts

lambda reading at max limit possibly due to leaking rear silencer

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension top mount have some lateral play

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear suspension have some vertical play

when tested on RBT front brake discs show some distortion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,656 miles

both headlight aims adjusted, both were right and n/s high

o/s/f tyre severely worn on inner edge of tread, replacement advised

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2009 80,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,007 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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V168 RKE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V168 RKE, 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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V168 RKE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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