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X354 ELC

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX354 ELC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 92,566 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,656 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,331 miles

this is a retest ref 661378649389 for advice

Fail 14 Dec 2009 68,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate discolour

handbrake outer cable corrosion

off side rear arch corrosion

oil low and over car

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,091 miles

exhaust corrosion

off side front drive shaft boot signs of grease

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,742 miles

exhaust corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corrosion suggest replace (o/s/r worst) start corrosion discs

start play o/s/f anti roll bar bush

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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X354 ELC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X354 ELC, 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 X354 ELC registered?

X354 ELC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X354 ELC safe to buy?

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