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V203 NEX

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,585 mi
Last recorded98,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 NEX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and in poor condition with minor damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just within minimum requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and in poor condition with minor damage

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate damaged

coolant level below min

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and in poor condition with minor damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just within minimum requirements (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and in poor condition with minor damage

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear registration plate damaged

coolant level below min

oil leaks

oil warning lamp flashing indicating adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,211 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 96,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2014 93,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,591 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 90,591 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,715 miles

engine oil leaks

high rear brake inbalance needs attention

inner sills corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,011 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

movement in axle bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

movement in axle bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,182 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

heavy engine oil leak

slight movement in rear top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to snow

Pass 10 Jan 2009 79,714 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

all tyres look flat

both rear tyres have cuts not exposing cord

movement in all top mounts

rear tyres age cracking

slight corrosion to rear flexi brake hose feerels

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2009 79,714 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

all tyres look flat

both rear tyres have cuts not exposing cord

movement in all top mounts

rear tyres age cracking

slight corrosion to rear flexi brake hose feerels

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,300 miles

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear wiper split

slight movment in both rear top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being greesed

Fail 12 Jan 2008 77,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear wiper split

slight movment in both rear top mounts

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being greesed

Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,035 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 74,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,678 miles

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

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

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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V203 NEX is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V203 NEX, 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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V203 NEX is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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