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X498 EUY

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 EUY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

high level brake disconnected

o/s/f power steering pipes insircure

Fail 24 Jan 2015 110,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

eninge mangement light on

high level brake disconnected

o/s/f power steering pipes insircure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,799 miles

CAT slow, steering wheel not straight, head lamps deteriorated, oil leaks, rear brake pipes and ferrules rusty, springs rusty, reat top mounts lift, n/s front top mount noise, o/s drive shaft bearing mount insecure

n/s bottom ball joint pinch bolt short, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated, front ABS wires not correctly located

surfasce corrosion to floors,undersills, sills, rear chassis, rear arch lips, rear inner arches, suspension components

Fail 28 May 2013 66,799 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CAT slow, steering wheel not straight, head lamps deteriorated, oil leaks, rear brake pipes rusty flexy ferrules rusty, coil springs rusty, rear top mounts lift, n/s front top mount noise, o/s drive shaft bearing mount insecure,

n/s bottom ball joint pinch bolt short, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated, front ABS wires not located correctly

surface corrosion to floors, undersills, sills, rear chassis, rear arch lips rear inner arches, suspension componants

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,362 miles

surface corrosion to floors, undersills, rear chassis, rear inner arches, sills, front springs

water pump noisey and leaking coolant, o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated, multi guards fitted, rear brake pipes rusty, o/s rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,542 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,995 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,986 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,109 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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X498 EUY is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUY, 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 EUY is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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