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X501 ABF

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,131 mi
Last recorded52,131 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 ABF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,132 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

off side chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,042 miles

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

nearside outer sill weak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside outer sill weak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,751 miles

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

off side front brake pipe corroded slightly

stone chip in screen

Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,751 miles

Offside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

off side front brake pipe corroded slightly

stone chip in screen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,315 miles

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

near side rear wheel rim damaged slightly

stone chip in window screen

Fail 11 Sep 2010 43,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

near side rear wheel rim damaged slightly

stone chip in window screen

Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 36,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both Front tyres are feathered on inner edge close to limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,494 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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X501 ABF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X501 ABF, 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 X501 ABF registered?

X501 ABF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X501 ABF safe to buy?

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