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V238 NMV

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 NMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 62,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 59,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,290 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,983 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 58,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,195 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,194 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,397 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,361 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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V238 NMV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V238 NMV, 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 V238 NMV registered?

V238 NMV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V238 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 NMV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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