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X547 DAU

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,086 mi
Last recorded44,086 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX547 DAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 44,086 miles

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

exhaust system heailly corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2026 44,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system heavilly corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2025 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rear bush delaminating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

o/s/outer sill corroded around repair

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 43,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rear bush delaminating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

o/s/outer sill corroded around repair

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 43,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,048 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 43,047 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,330 miles

All suspension components very rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box very rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2022 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components very rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust back box very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,197 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded outer shell

all steering and suspension components corroded

slight play nearside front upper strut mounting

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,921 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENT HEAVILY CORRODED

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FLOORS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,647 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,118 miles

all suspension and floors corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension and floors corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,802 miles

all steering and suspension components heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,435 miles

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

all front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 40,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

all front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,805 miles

front and rear suspention corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre all floors and chassis corroded

front and rear suspention corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,213 miles

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,907 miles

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 37,907 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,107 miles

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

front and rear suspention corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,534 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,608 miles

both tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2005 21,173 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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X547 DAU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X547 DAU, 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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X547 DAU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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