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X303 WTV

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,502 mi
Last recorded170,502 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 WTV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 170,502 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting has slight play, efficient at test,

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges, efficient at test.

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

slight play in o/s and n/s rear subframe mounting bushes, efficient at test.

Fail 26 Jul 2023 169,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mounting has slight play, efficient at test.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges, efficient at time of test.

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

slight play in o/s and n/s rear sub frame mounting bushes, efficient at test.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 160,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 151,010 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security extensive areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 150,609 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sili (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by subframe mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing by subframe mtg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 142,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 142,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,777 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 134,761 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake flexy hoses 1st stages of deteriorating, efficient at test.

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,581 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake flexy hoses 1st stages of deteriorating, efficient at test.

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,184 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,117 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,600 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 95,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,287 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,202 miles

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

both rear axle bushes have slight play

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2011 87,202 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes have slight play

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,677 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes slightly corroded

traction control light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2007 63,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,511 miles

nsr tyre tread worn unevenly on 3mm at centre

osr and nsr brake pipes to flexy hoses starting to corrode

rear exhaust back box corroded not blowing at time of test

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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X303 WTV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X303 WTV, 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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X303 WTV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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