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X229 FBD

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 FBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 100,168 miles

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Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,077 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,209 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 88,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,429 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,426 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,543 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2007 70,338 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 70,336 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,812 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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X229 FBD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X229 FBD, 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 X229 FBD registered?

X229 FBD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X229 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 FBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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