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X353 TST

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,577 mi
Last recorded107,577 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 TST
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

lot of corrosion around rear suspension but nothing serious

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr brake sticking slightly

osf ABS wiring insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2012 99,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr brake sticking slightly

osf ABS wiring insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,200 miles

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

CHILD SEAT N/S/R SO UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT FULLY

EXHAUST CLAMP ON BACK BOT CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R AXLE BUSH DETERATED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORROD

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 9 Nov 2010 85,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR ROAD SPRINGS CORRODED

CHILD SEAT N/S/R SO UNABLE TO INSPECT SEAT BELT FULLY

EXHAUST CLAMP ON BACK BOT CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R AXLE BUSH DETERATED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORROD

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,479 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,700 miles

previous test entry incorrect offside rear plus front to rear brake pipe advisery only corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,700 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,840 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 47,840 miles

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 47,153 miles

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

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

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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X353 TST is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X353 TST, 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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X353 TST is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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