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V179 MBL

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2006
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 MBL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2006 70,270 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 669,145 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 66,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

advise hand brake travel.

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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V179 MBL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V179 MBL, 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 V179 MBL registered?

V179 MBL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V179 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 MBL shows 3 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.

Does V179 MBL have outstanding finance?

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