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X843 KOT

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,729 mi
Last recorded166,729 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 KOT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 166,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER REAR SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 160,628 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 160,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 157,145 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Nov 2014 157,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Oct 2013 151,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/f top mount slight movement

Pass 26 Oct 2013 151,384 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f top mount slight movement

Pass 18 Oct 2012 140,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,149 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 127,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,098 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 115,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,423 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges close to wear markers.

Rear tyres wearing low, close to wear markers.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,434 miles

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

windscreen washer pump weak on pressure

Pass 17 Oct 2005 63,407 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Inner Rear Lower 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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X843 KOT 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 X843 KOT, 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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X843 KOT is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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