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X247 FDF

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,632 mi
Last recorded141,632 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 FDF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 141,632 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by floor and seat mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box rear holed+tube broken off (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

heat shield loose at rear next to tailbox

Fail 7 Sep 2016 135,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

heat shield loose at rear next to tailbox

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,918 miles

Both front brake hoses have some perishing

Both front top strut mounts have some play

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front c.v joint has some wear

Slight uneven application in front brakes

slight uneven application in front brakes

Fail 11 Sep 2015 128,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake hoses have some perishing

Both front top strut mounts have some play

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front c.v joint has some wear

Slight uneven application in front brakes

slight uneven application in front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,932 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroding.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Coolant leak (level low in reservoir).

Nearside headlight top mounting bracket missing.

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

Offside outer sill corroding.

Rear chassis sections and inner sills corroding on both sides.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,380 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

both front tyres slighty worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 21 Jun 2013 105,380 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

both front tyres slighty worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear inner sills

general under surface corrosion

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,467 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has broken bracket, beam stays withing required area.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 89,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp has broken bracket, beam stays withing required area.

No left/right adjustment possible for offside headlamp.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,205 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 82,180 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,968 miles

near side front headlamp damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front headlamp damaged

off side front wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,220 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 549,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2004 50,688 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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X247 FDF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X247 FDF, 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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X247 FDF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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