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X38 FGP

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,970 mi
Last recorded91,970 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 FGP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,970 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front pads getting low

head lamp lens cloudy

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r flexy hose perished

rear chassis rails corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,766 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of tank breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,265 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres close to limit

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 88,251 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres close to limit

inner sills corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

unable to open tail gate but inspected through rear seats

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,790 miles

slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails

some corrosion on both inner and outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,102 miles

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Fail 1 Nov 2018 82,102 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,478 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,430 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S 110kg, O/S 50kg (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 58,304 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,412 miles

o/s/r brake pipe is slightly corroded at brake hose connection

Fail 24 Sep 2013 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,924 miles

Both Front bottom arm bushes starting to pull through.

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,988 miles

Both Front bottom arm bushes starting to pull through.

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

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

Rear Exhaust box weak and corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,988 miles

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

Both Front bottom arm bushes starting to pull through.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box weak and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,942 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,942 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,949 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,975 miles

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

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

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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X38 FGP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X38 FGP, 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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X38 FGP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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