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X779 GAK

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,702 mi
Last recorded205,702 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 GAK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 205,702 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 205,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 195,609 miles

Offside Front wing corroded where it meets the sill

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 195,609 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded where it meets the sill

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 185,878 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 185,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 180,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 172,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 172,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 156,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 133,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 121,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 119,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 118,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 108,712 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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X779 GAK is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X779 GAK, 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 X779 GAK registered?

X779 GAK is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X779 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X779 GAK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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