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X253 AGM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 AGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,217 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,553 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 60,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 57,291 miles

1.tc light on 2.radiator header tank empty 3.exhaust system corroded 4.n/s and o/s/r tyres cracks on outer edges 5.o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge 6.fuel filter corroded

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 57,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

1.tc light on 2.radiator header tank empty 3.exhaust system corroded 4.n/s and o/s/r tyres cracks on outer edges 5.o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge 6.fuel filter corroded

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,010 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to and around suspension components.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to nearside wiper blade.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

front brake pads appear worn.

general corrosion to bodywork.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

play in suspension legs when hanging free.

steel wheel fitted to offside front with alloy wheel nuts.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion to and around suspension components.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

deterioration to nearside wiper blade.

deterioration to rear axle bushes.

front brake pads appear worn.

general corrosion to bodywork.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

play in suspension legs when hanging free.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,951 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

front brakes binding (RECTIFIED DURING SERVICE)

oil leak )RECTIFIED DURING SERVICE)

rear exhausat box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,751 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE REPLACED SHORTLY AND TRACKING RE-ALIGNED

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CASE CORRODED

both rear flexy brake hose barrells corroded(THESE ITEMS TREATED/ NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED)

offside front tyre split/ cracking on outer side wall

offside rear trailing arm, front compliance bush worn.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 44,751 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE REPLACED SHORTLY AND TRACKING RE-ALIGNED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CASE CORRODED

both rear flexy brake hose barrells corroded(THESE ITEMS TREATED/ NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED)

offside front tyre split/ cracking on outer side wall

offside rear trailing arm, front compliance bush worn.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,424 miles

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

n/s o/s aims

n/s o/s wiper blades split

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,815 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres poor on outer sidewalls

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,141 miles

condition of front no plate

grease to brake pipes inspection limited

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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X253 AGM 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 66.7%.

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 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 X253 AGM, 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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X253 AGM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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