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X438 MGK

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 MGK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,665 miles

FRONT SPLITTER INSECURE

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT SPLITTER INSECURE

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,980 miles

floor corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 61,980 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

floor corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,094 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 46,152 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,518 miles

All brake pipes are excessively coated in grease making inspection difficult.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s track control arm rear bush starting to part.

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Oct 2008 21,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s track control arm rear bush starting to part.

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,117 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,598 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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X438 MGK is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X438 MGK, 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 X438 MGK registered?

X438 MGK is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X438 MGK safe to buy?

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