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X527 HNT

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,522 mi
Last recorded117,522 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 HNT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 117,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear wheel arches corroding

nearside, offside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres uneven wear on inside

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,676 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,936 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 95,936 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

centre brake light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,095 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 90,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,688 miles

Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 81,115 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 81,115 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 77,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,160 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 70,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X527 HNT is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X527 HNT, 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 X527 HNT registered?

X527 HNT is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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