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X493 VAR

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,726 mi
Last recorded62,726 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 VAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,726 miles

FRONT FLEXIS PERISHING

Front SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHING

INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 52,039 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear shock top mounts slightly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear shock top mounts slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,457 miles

airbag light on

Fail 22 Sep 2012 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,756 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 41,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,365 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Air bag warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,060 miles

Rear exhust box rustey but not blowing

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,634 miles

Offside mirror loose

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,581 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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X493 VAR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X493 VAR, 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 X493 VAR registered?

X493 VAR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X493 VAR safe to buy?

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