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X229 KGJ

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,138 mi
Last recorded105,138 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 KGJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 105,138 miles

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

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

general body condition poor

o/s/rear wheel arch area damaged and corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 105,133 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

general body condition poor

o/s/rear wheel arch area damaged and corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 105,527 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,826 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust heat shields loose

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,335 miles

Cat heat shield loose

Center heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Cat heat shield loose

Center heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,588 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 74,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,122 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 68,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre brake light inoperative however unable to see whether wired in.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 63,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,353 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 KGJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X229 KGJ, 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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X229 KGJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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