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V976 JKP

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 JKP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 88,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear arches

front tyres very close to showing cords

patches of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,875 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,293 miles

o/s outer sill damaged.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 66,293 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,835 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 60,835 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,279 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

FEAD belt cracked

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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V976 JKP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V976 JKP, 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 V976 JKP registered?

V976 JKP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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