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X538 REC

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,159 mi
Last recorded141,159 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 REC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 141,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 126,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion on floors

Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,219 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 85,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,458 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 49,062 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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X538 REC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X538 REC, 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 X538 REC registered?

X538 REC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X538 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 REC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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