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X288 GEL

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 GEL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,650 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 20 Feb 2014 78,291 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has minor cracking to outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,306 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 67,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 63,945 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,702 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,490 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 49,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 44,817 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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X288 GEL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X288 GEL, 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 X288 GEL registered?

X288 GEL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X288 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 GEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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