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V834 MGM

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 MGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,736 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre no cord showing

tailgate struts weak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 123,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre no cord showing

tailgate struts weak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all brake pipes pitted in places

both rear inner sills corroded near rear axle bushes

both rear wheel arches corroded offside more

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,252 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

????? oil level on minimum ?????

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

all brake pipes pitted in places

both rear inner sills corroded near rear axle bushes

both rear wheel arches corroded offside more

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,906 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

gearbox bolt loose

Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,906 miles

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

gearbox bolt loose

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,774 miles

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)

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

oil low

slight noise from offside drive shaft centre bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

o/s driveshaft bearing very noisey

oil leak from gearbox, gearbox slightly noisey

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V834 MGM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V834 MGM, 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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V834 MGM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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