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X713 EKO

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX713 EKO
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 142,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 131,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 124,240 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

movement at both rear strut top mounts

offside front brake pipe corroded

poor underbody condition due to corrosion on rear floor and chassis legs

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 124,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

movement at both rear strut top mounts

offside front brake pipe corroded

poor underbody condition due to corrosion on rear floor and chassis legs

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 116,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 109,463 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 109,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 100,656 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 100,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 90,940 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 90,825 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2007 81,053 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 May 2007 81,053 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 67,557 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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X713 EKO is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow 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 X713 EKO, 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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What year was X713 EKO registered?

X713 EKO is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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