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X523 FKN

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,205 mi
Last recorded148,205 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 FKN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 148,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 148,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 142,433 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 142,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 135,115 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 135,050 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 126,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 126,826 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2010 120,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 119,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 109,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 76,376 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 76,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,667 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres has crackes not to plys

Fail 28 Jul 2006 60,667 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 46,468 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)

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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X523 FKN is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X523 FKN, 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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X523 FKN is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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