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X554 WTV

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 WTV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner side

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 105,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer upper sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2014 92,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,089 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,044 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 83,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,949 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 68,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,635 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,620 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 42,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,030 miles

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

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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X554 WTV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X554 WTV, 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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X554 WTV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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