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X473 AAK

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 AAK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,034 miles

Front both top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Front rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

front headlamps deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,476 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,489 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,033 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,966 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,069 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,831 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,846 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,532 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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X473 AAK is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X473 AAK, 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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X473 AAK is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 September 2000.

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