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X331 XNG

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,828 mi
Last recorded126,828 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 XNG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2013 126,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,910 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 122,910 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,557 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,557 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 94,777 miles

park brake effort just ok.needs attention

Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 75,355 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,840 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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X331 XNG is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X331 XNG, 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 X331 XNG registered?

X331 XNG is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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