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X347 FLB

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,685 mi
Last recorded131,685 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX347 FLB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,685 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,584 miles

both rear tyres perishing .......

general under body light corrosion.....

o/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links .......

spare wheel missing from carrier .......

Fail 20 Aug 2013 116,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing .......

general under body light corrosion.....

o/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

play felt at n/s & o/s/f anti roll bar links .......

spare wheel missing from carrier .......

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,750 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,648 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,055 miles

Power steering pipes corroded, Covers over brake pipes, Corrosion rear chassis/floor.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection required,Both front brake hoses very worn, Hand brake outer cables corroded, Tracking check, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Oil leaks, Rear inner sills corroded, Play in both rear top suspension mounts,

Fail 13 Aug 2010 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes corroded, Covers over brake pipes, Corrosion rear chassis/floor.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection required,Both front brake hoses very worn, Hand brake outer cables corroded, Tracking check, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Oil leaks, Rear inner sills corroded, Play in both rear top suspension mounts,

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv, Rear brake pipes corroded, Full brake inspection, Outer rear hand brake cables corroded, Front brake hoses worn, Rear exhaust corroded, Oil leaks, Power steering pipes corroded,

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Aug 2009 67,455 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv, Rear brake pipes corroded, Full brake inspection, Outer rear hand brake cables corroded, Front brake hoses worn, Rear exhaust corroded, Oil leaks, Power steering pipes corroded,

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,945 miles

Adv, Rear brake pipes corroded, Front brake hoses worn, Rear exhaust corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Hand brake travel, Rear brake pipes corroded, Front brake hoses worn, Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge, also cracking slightly

low parking brake effort at nearside rear

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,895 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 43,235 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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X347 FLB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X347 FLB, 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 X347 FLB registered?

X347 FLB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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