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X748 SBJ

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 130,019 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating

brake fluid level half wayn

Pass 14 Sep 2013 120,643 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 111,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 111,112 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner egdes

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,496 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 86,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

nearside front rim buckled,and tyre crackng around tread

Pass 18 Sep 2008 76,702 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,193 miles

exhaust tail box poor

n/s front lower suspension arm inner bush poor

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 64,537 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2005 58,265 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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X748 SBJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X748 SBJ, 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 X748 SBJ registered?

X748 SBJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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