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X161 UPH

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,477 mi
Last recorded133,477 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 UPH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,071 miles

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

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear to offside rear axle bush

some corrosion to offside rear outer arch

some corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 29 Aug 2013 125,071 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight wear to offside rear axle bush

some corrosion to offside rear outer arch

some corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,285 miles

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

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2012 118,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,825 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 111,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,603 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2009 95,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 84,207 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 72,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 63,157 miles

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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X161 UPH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey 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 X161 UPH, 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 X161 UPH registered?

X161 UPH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X161 UPH safe to buy?

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