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V980 GSL

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,781 mi
Last recorded126,781 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 GSL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 126,781 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

fuel filter rusty

heat shield obscuring fuel and brake pipes

heat shield partly loose

Fail 4 Dec 2013 126,729 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel filter rusty

heat shield obscuring fuel and brake pipes

heat shield partly loose

Fail 10 Dec 2012 121,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,855 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 98,538 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 98,538 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 86,852 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 78,200 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 98,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 67,891 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,675 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 51,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V980 GSL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V980 GSL, 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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V980 GSL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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