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V618 MJN

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 MJN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 146,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nsr and osr inner sills corroded

nsr and osr top strut mounts have lift

Pass 18 Feb 2014 139,156 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steering pipes oily behind engine ( engine oil ??? )

Fail 14 Feb 2014 138,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steering pipes oily behind engine ( engine oil ??? )

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,261 miles

PAS pipes corroding & slight damp

offside outer cv boot perishing

rear silencer joint corroding slight blow

Pass 17 Feb 2012 120,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 120,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 110,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,819 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s headlamp aim almost too low

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

reg plates deteriating slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2010 100,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s headlamp aim almost too low

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

reg plates deteriating slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,246 miles

advise:front dics corroded and starting to wear low. †advise:slight handbrake travel. †advise:stonechip on windscreen.

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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V618 MJN is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V618 MJN, 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 V618 MJN registered?

V618 MJN is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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