CarVerify

Free Car Check

X79 LAB

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,876 mi
Last recorded140,876 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 LAB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,876 miles

corrosion on underside of car

corrosion rear both inner and outter

cv very perished nearside front

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 124,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre age cracked on outer of tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 120,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front and rear coil springs corroded

heavy engine oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2013 113,495 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,566 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to osf floorpan.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 85,566 miles

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to osf floorpan.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,238 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 71,238 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner driveshft gaiter insecure and seeping grease

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,780 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,825 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 53,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,573 miles

N/S REAR INNER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED.

O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTING.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 50,573 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S REAR INNER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED.

O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTING.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,073 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges and just within legal requirements. †Near side front wheel rim damaged on inner side

Fail 9 Nov 2005 46,073 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges and just within legal requirements. †Near side front wheel rim damaged on inner side

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

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
Full Ford Puma reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X79 LAB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X79 LAB, 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

How do I check the history of X79 LAB?

You can check the full history of X79 LAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X79 LAB registered?

X79 LAB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X79 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 LAB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X79 LAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X79 LAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.