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V704 EPN

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,819 mi
Last recorded104,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 EPN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,819 miles

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

fuel pipe rusty

nearside rear sidewall scuffed

offside mirror poorly secured

offside rear wheel-arch slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

water ingress to offside rear lamp

Fail 10 Jan 2012 104,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe rusty

nearside rear sidewall scuffed

offside mirror poorly secured

offside rear wheel-arch slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

water ingress to offside rear lamp

Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,893 miles

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to split/perish - not deep enough to reach ply or cords hence advise only.

both rear wheels slightly buckled

oil leak from engine bay

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,706 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall perishing

poor wear pattern to both rear tyres

possible intermittant fault to dim/dip switch/relay function

rear numberplate in poor condition - early replacement recommended

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,472 miles

park brake travel hi

Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,472 miles

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

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

park brake travel hi

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,894 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

rear shocks noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,254 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 40,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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V704 EPN is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V704 EPN, 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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V704 EPN is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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