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V696 GOT

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 GOT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,362 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak observed

Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,848 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2013 99,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 86,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 80,279 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 80,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,485 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,551 miles

Slight lift at rear suspension strutt tops when fully jacked.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 63,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight lift at rear suspension strutt tops when fully jacked.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,177 miles

nearside front tyre worn at edges of tread pattern

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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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V696 GOT is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V696 GOT, 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 V696 GOT registered?

V696 GOT is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V696 GOT safe to buy?

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