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X789 JAU

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,121 mi
Last recorded135,121 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 JAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,121 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front drop link has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,311 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 112,311 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 112,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

odd wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 96,325 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 93,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to n/s/f of vehicle,no sharp edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,919 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

damage to n/s/f of vehicle,no sharp edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,765 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 0N INSIDE EDGES

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,232 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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X789 JAU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X789 JAU, 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 X789 JAU registered?

X789 JAU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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