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X238 REO

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,981 mi
Last recorded128,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 REO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 128,981 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 128,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,208 miles

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

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

exhaust downpipe flexi section is deteriorating

exhaust has slight corrosion in areas

front and rear coil springs are corroding

nearside and offside inner and outer sills have corrosion in areas

nearside front lower suspension arm bush is starting to wear

nearside front tyre has a small bend in rim

offside front floor is corroding in areas

offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing low at 1.6 mm on edges

oil leak on engine

power steering pipes are corroding

power steering pump has slight leak

rear exhaust box has poor fit and upper heatshields are loose

rear tyres are stepped

rear underbody, chassis is corroding in areas

washer jets may require adjusting

Fail 10 Nov 2010 106,922 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust downpipe flexi section is deteriorating

exhaust has slight corrosion in areas

front and rear coil springs are corroding

front brake discs are corroded and worn

nearside front lower suspension arm bush is starting to wear

nearside front tyre has a small bend in rim

offside front floor is corroding in areas

offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing low at 1.6 mm on edges

oil leak on engine

power steering pipes are corroding

power steering pump has slight leak

rear exhaust box has poor fit and upper heatshields are loose

rear tyres are stepped

rear underbody, chassis is corroding in areas

washer jets may require adjusting

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 87,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,744 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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X238 REO is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X238 REO, 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 X238 REO registered?

X238 REO is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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