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X498 ELB

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,364 mi
Last recorded105,364 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 ELB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 91,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,847 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 73,847 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,658 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 64,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,182 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,481 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,529 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 36,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X498 ELB 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 X498 ELB, 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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X498 ELB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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