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X153 ATF

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,708 mi
Last recorded91,708 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 ATF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,179 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

suspect center stop light not worki9ng

Fail 31 Aug 2013 80,179 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

suspect center stop light not worki9ng

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,250 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

metal brake pipes corroded

movement in rear top suspension mountings

outersills corroded

rear closing sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 1 Sep 2012 78,211 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

lift in both rear top suspension mounts

outer sills starting to corrode

rear inner closing sills corroded

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,862 miles

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,193 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

high level brake light inop

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,017 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noise belt area

Noise offside rear wheel

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

Oil leak suspect p a s area

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,338 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILTER DOOR OPEN LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 30,590 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGE

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,346 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON EDGE FUEL FILTER CHASSIS NUMBER INCORRECT ON V5

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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X153 ATF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X153 ATF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X153 ATF registered?

X153 ATF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X153 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X153 ATF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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