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W501 XAJ

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 XAJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 139,177 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 130,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 129,904 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,970 miles

corossion to all brake discs on edges

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel pipes and tank

corossion to metal brake pipes

corossion to vehicle under body and sills

corossion to wheel arches

dammage to n/s outer sill

dammage to o/s/f door mirror

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

exhaust heat shields insecure

front number plate cracked

gear box bell houseing bolt missing

minor oil leak

n/s/f outer c.v boot secured by cable tie

n/s/f washer jet part blocked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f washer jet missalighned

p.a.s pipes have 2 joints and are secured by cable ties

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f seat runners

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corossion to all brake discs on edges

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to fuel pipes and tank

corossion to metal brake pipes

corossion to under body and sills

corossion to wheel arches

dammage to n/s outer sill

dammage to o/s/f door mirror

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

exhaust heat shields insecure

front number plate cracked

gear box bell houseing bolt missing

minor oil leak

n/s/f washer jet part blocked

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f washer jet missalighned

slight play in both front seat runners

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 31 Jul 2009 118,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 105,793 miles

subframe damage ristricting wishbone movement and bolt bent † †under body guards missing † †both front brake flexis cracking † †handbrake travel † †rusty fuel filter

Fail 12 Sep 2007 105,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front flexis cracking † †handbrake travel † †rusty fuel filter

sub frame damaged restricting wishbone movement and wishbone bolt bent

underbody guards missing which house pas pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2006 88,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 70,563 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 69,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W501 XAJ 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 66.7%.

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 W501 XAJ, 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 W501 XAJ registered?

W501 XAJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W501 XAJ safe to buy?

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