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X356 HCF

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 HCF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,660 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

front brake discs badly worn & corroded

nsf wheel rim dented

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,033 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places & heatshield insecure

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs worn & corroded & pads low

nsf wheel rim dented

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,789 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

front brake discs worn & corroded

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,715 miles

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

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

slight flat spot n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,094 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,063 miles

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

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

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

nsf wheel rim dented

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,026 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,144 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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X356 HCF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X356 HCF, 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 X356 HCF registered?

X356 HCF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X356 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X356 HCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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