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X524 SNO

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,630 mi
Last recorded141,630 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,630 miles

Both headlamps poor light output

Engine oil level low

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Front anti roll bar mountings worn and slight play

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front tyre uneven wear, worn close to the legal limit, perishing and in poor condition

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear tyre perishing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipes corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2013 141,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps poor light output

Engine oil level low

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Front anti roll bar mountings worn and slight play

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front tyre uneven wear, worn close to the legal limit, perishing and in poor condition

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside rear road wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear tyre perishing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,614 miles

Centre stop lamp not working, unable to confirm wiring

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside outer sill corroding

Temporary repair to corroded offside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,784 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

To the nearside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2011 130,780 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside outer sill corroding

To the nearside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2010 121,979 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative (unable to verify wiring)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

offside front tyre uneven wear (on inside) and close to limit

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,979 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative (unable to verify wiring)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

offside front tyre uneven wear (on inside) and close to limit

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre heavily perished and worn out on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 110,866 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 110,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 93,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 77,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,555 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,555 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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 SNO is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X524 SNO, 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 SNO is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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