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V257 LER

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,942 mi
Last recorded120,942 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 LER
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 120,942 miles

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

osr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2010 113,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 100,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,355 miles

both rear axle mount bushes worn

Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear axle mount bushes worn

Fail 14 Dec 2005 66,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 66,282 miles

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

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

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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V257 LER is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc 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 V257 LER, 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 V257 LER registered?

V257 LER is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V257 LER safe to buy?

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