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X36 VTW

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,598 mi
Last recorded136,598 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 VTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 136,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 134,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner and outer sills/ o/s/f floor pan , o/s/f outer sill all holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,469 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 132,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,824 miles

engine has slight oil leak

offside rear outer sill is corroded and has been poorly repaired

Fail 27 Oct 2017 129,824 miles

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

offside rear outer sill is corroded and has been poorly repaired

Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,314 miles

car is generally blistered and weak

front brake flexi hoses are perished

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

near side front strut top mount is worn

Fail 28 Oct 2016 126,314 miles

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

car is generally blistered and weak

front brake flexi hoses are perished

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

handbrake lever travel is high

near side front strut top mount is worn

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,810 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 122,720 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,009 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

poor rear exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2014 116,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

poor rear exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,588 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

handbrake high

slight play to both front anti- roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,772 miles

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

vehicle body/ chassis has corrosion in several places

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,111 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F tyre is under-inflated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 30 Oct 2009 78,532 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 78,451 miles

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

o/s/f brake reading lower than n/s. RERQUIRES ATTENTION.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,835 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,143 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2006 64,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2005 39,184 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing.

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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X36 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X36 VTW, 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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X36 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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