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X483 BPD

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,542 mi
Last recorded132,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 BPD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 132,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 116,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,690 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,763 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

underside body showing age related corrosion

underside components showing corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 97,567 miles

both n/s and o/s handbrake cables outer sheaths badly corroded

fuel filter housing corroded

n/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 97,567 miles

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

both n/s and o/s handbrake cables outer sheaths badly corroded

fuel filter housing corroded

n/s/f tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,304 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,730 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,854 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,410 miles

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

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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X483 BPD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X483 BPD, 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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X483 BPD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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