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X708 PFC

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 PFC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,130 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 111,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,690 miles

offside drive shft oil seal leaking, nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped, both front top mounts weak, airbag light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside drive shft oil seal leaking, nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped, both front top mounts weak, airbag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,592 miles

engine leaking oil, airbag light on, handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,592 miles

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

engine leaking oil, airbag light on, handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,790 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,362 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,362 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,131 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 67,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,201 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 56,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,933 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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X708 PFC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 X708 PFC, 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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X708 PFC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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