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X478 JBH

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,741 mi
Last recorded30,741 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 JBH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 30,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 30,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 29,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,732 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 28,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,209 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 28,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,237 miles

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

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

Rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,524 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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X478 JBH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X478 JBH, 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 X478 JBH registered?

X478 JBH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X478 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 JBH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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