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V421 NKE

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 NKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,711 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of n/s outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

boot floor and chassis sections corroridng

condensation in rear lights

floor panels corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

interior mirror missing

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in front roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2017 77,885 miles

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear chassis sections corroding

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 15 Feb 2017 77,885 miles

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

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

mixed tyre speed ratings

rear chassis sections corroding

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,736 miles

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

front wishbone bushes perished

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f tyre perished

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

slight play in front roll bar (d) bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of n/s outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

front wishbone bushes perished

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f tyre perished

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

slight play in front roll bar (d) bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2015 65,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in both rear top shock mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D bushes

slight movement in both rear top shock mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,526 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,869 miles

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

D shape anti roll bar bushes play

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,832 miles

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

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

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

D shape anti roll bar bushes play

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,203 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,546 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 43,778 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 43,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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V421 NKE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V421 NKE, 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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V421 NKE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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