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V648 MJM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,161 mi
Last recorded147,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV648 MJM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 147,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both sills

Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion by rear sub frame mounts

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2017 142,382 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Jun 2017 142,382 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,446 miles

corrosion on rear o/sw wheel arch

Fail 15 Jun 2016 139,446 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on front n/s brake disc

corrosion on rear o/sw wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2015 136,406 miles

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front o/s brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2015 136,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

exhaust heat shield insecure

front o/s brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear arches rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2014 130,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear arches rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,154 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 112,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion near nearside rear suspension mounts

rear axle beam bushes worn with slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension top mounts worn

roughness in driveshaft bearing

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 112,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion near nearside rear suspension mounts

rear axle beam bushes worn with slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension top mounts worn

roughness in driveshaft bearing

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corosion on rear arches

driveshaft bearing rough

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,769 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

driveshaft bearing slightly rough when rotated felt through offside front wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2009 88,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 88,242 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 80,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 72,708 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 62,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 62,128 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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V648 MJM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V648 MJM, 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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V648 MJM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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