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X429 XAP

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 XAP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 116,267 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,549 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement

corrossion formed at offside rear wheel arch section & nearside step sill

irregular wear at offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2009 108,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement

corrossion formed at offside rear wheel arch section & nearside step sill

irregular wear at offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,025 miles

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

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

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

corrosion surfacing under-body of the vehicle.

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 99,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 72,805 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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X429 XAP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X429 XAP, 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 X429 XAP registered?

X429 XAP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X429 XAP safe to buy?

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