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V235 GCJ

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 GCJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 101,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,190 miles

exhaust rear badly corroded / exhaust centre corroded

front no plate starting to disfigure

front tyres wearing on outer edges & 3 mm 195 50 15 v

slight play in front top shock mounts

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

Fail 25 Jan 2008 87,190 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear badly corroded / exhaust centre corroded

front no plate starting to disfigure

front tyres wearing on outer edges & 3 mm 195 50 15 v

slight play in front top shock mounts

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,770 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,643 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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V235 GCJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V235 GCJ, 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 V235 GCJ registered?

V235 GCJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V235 GCJ safe to buy?

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