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X284 FBL

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,351 mi
Last recorded91,351 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 FBL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 91,351 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 86,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,753 miles

ADV BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

ADV FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL

Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ADV BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

ADV FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,253 miles

ADV REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

ADV REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 74,756 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADV BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,511 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,509 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,143 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 62,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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X284 FBL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X284 FBL, 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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X284 FBL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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