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X524 SKJ

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,066 mi
Last recorded41,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 SKJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2024 38,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,566 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,821 miles

n\s\r tyre starting to crack.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 26,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged feeding rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n\s\r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 26,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel pipe feeding n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Steel pipe feeding o/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate

Rear tyres starting to crack and get close to the legal limit

Signs of a coolant leak on the housing at the end of the cylinder head

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,691 miles

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slightly not resulting in excessive movement

Rear tyres cracking not to cords (perished)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,203 miles

anti-freeze stains on the top of the gearbox and around the water hose on the side of the head

Fail 22 Oct 2012 20,203 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

anti-freeze stains on the top of the gearbox and around the water hose on the side of the head

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 17,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,071 miles

O/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,294 miles

N/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

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

O/s/f inner c.v boot split

Steel brake pipes to o/s + n/s rear flexible brake hoses corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,947 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 10,947 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,686 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2007 9,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2006 8,190 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre punctured †

Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,190 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)

n/s/r tyre punctured †

Pass 16 Nov 2005 6,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 6,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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X524 SKJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X524 SKJ, 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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X524 SKJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X524 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 SKJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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