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X538 VNO

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,943 mi
Last recorded91,943 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 VNO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,943 miles

suspension has surface rust

underbody has some corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

suspension has surface rust

underbody has some corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,458 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear no plate could be better

underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,740 miles

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

rear no plate could be better

underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,494 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,072 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 52,548 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,548 miles

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

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

rear steel brake pipes corroding, o/s/r chassis corroding.

Fail 12 Nov 2005 45,329 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 45,329 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 VNO is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X538 VNO registered?

X538 VNO is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X538 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 VNO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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