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X179 EKX

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 EKX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,221 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides tyres deteriorated

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

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,703 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis / vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 92,030 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,120 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

signs of grease around o/s/f cv gaiter

slight cracking front brake hoses

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,657 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,963 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,060 miles

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

O/S/F inner C.V gatior split.Needs attension

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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X179 EKX is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X179 EKX, 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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X179 EKX is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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