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X177 VTW

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,742 mi
Last recorded134,742 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 VTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 134,742 miles

All tyres worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition

Coolant tank cap missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 134,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All tyres worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition

Coolant tank cap missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT LID

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 131,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,037 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 116,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,972 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 108,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,125 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 101,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,658 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Slight oil dampness nearside of engine/power steering pump area.

Slight splitting of both rear axle bushes.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 84,657 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Slight oil dampness nearside of engine/power steering pump area.

Slight splitting of both rear axle bushes.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,322 miles

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

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

Alt belt slightly cracking

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 64,479 miles

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

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

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

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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X177 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X177 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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What year was X177 VTW registered?

X177 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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