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X837 FBL

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 FBL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,790 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 74,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no rear seats or belts fitted

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating also slight blow

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,995 miles

no rear seats or belts fitted

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating also slight blow

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,887 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2012 69,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front bumper loose

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

nearside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,869 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing thin

Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,866 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,277 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 44,541 miles

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

offside rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 15 May 2009 44,541 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,327 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,326 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

power steering pipe rubs against engine sump

Pass 11 Oct 2005 18,145 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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X837 FBL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X837 FBL, 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 X837 FBL registered?

X837 FBL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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