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X157 VTW

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,075 mi
Last recorded122,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 VTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 122,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower sills has slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear Lower sills has slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,054 miles

Engine management lamp on (EML)

Engine management lamp on (EML)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 103,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,759 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 86,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,878 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter clip loose and leaking grease

Fail 29 Oct 2009 62,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter clip loose and leaking grease

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/side front inner suspension arm rear rubber bush starting to lift

o/side rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/side front inner suspension arm rear rubber bush starting to lift

o/side front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 36,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer box showing signs of corrosion.

Several small stone chips in zone a less than 10mm in size.

Stone chip in zone b less than 40mm in size.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,600 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box showing signs of corrosion.

Several small stone chips in zone a less than 10mm in size.

Stone chip in zone b less than 40mm in size.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 36,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,898 miles

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

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)

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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X157 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X157 VTW, 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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X157 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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