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V535 NAM

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,036 mi
Last recorded137,036 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV535 NAM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 137,036 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch, (brake pipe+rear axle) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under floor pan, drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No rear seats fitted

Oil leak ()

bolts missing off manifold

Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear arch corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 125,724 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 113,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,277 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,258 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,133 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,175 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,014 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,020 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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V535 NAM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V535 NAM, 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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V535 NAM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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