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X293 HBC

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,027 mi
Last recorded96,027 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 HBC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,027 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F steering inner tie rod has slight play.

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 96,018 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F steering inner tie rod has slight play.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2012 91,796 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,443 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,855 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,332 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

door open warning light on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

door open warning light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,283 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 45,368 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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X293 HBC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X293 HBC, 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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What year was X293 HBC registered?

X293 HBC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X293 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X293 HBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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