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X842 PBD

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,864 mi
Last recorded132,864 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 PBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 132,864 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 132,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,035 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 128,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,315 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,146 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering pipes,front lower off/side,slightly rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,531 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,792 miles

CORROSION TOO EXHAUST/SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 29 Aug 2007 50,792 miles

CORROSION TOO EXHAUST/SLIGHT BLOW

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,785 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 38,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 32,546 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 32,546 miles

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

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

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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X842 PBD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X842 PBD, 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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X842 PBD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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