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X281 HRD

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 HRD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering stiff to turn

Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,329 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering stiff to turn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,343 miles

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel rim.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,669 miles

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

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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X281 HRD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X281 HRD, 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 X281 HRD registered?

X281 HRD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X281 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 HRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X281 HRD have outstanding finance?

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