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X581 EFL

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,773 mi
Last recorded115,773 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 EFL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 115,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 101,486 miles

front o/s & n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in rear o/s tyre

o/s indicator repeater missing

rear n/s tyre low tread

Fail 30 May 2012 101,486 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nail in rear o/s tyre

o/s indicator repeater missing

rear n/s tyre low tread

front o/s & n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,498 miles

front o/s n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Oct 2011 94,498 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front o/s n/s brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,203 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,952 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 51,952 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,522 miles

Exhaust tailpipe poor condition,slight distortion n/s/r roadwheel inner rim

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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X581 EFL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X581 EFL, 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 X581 EFL registered?

X581 EFL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X581 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 EFL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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