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X849 GBH

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 GBH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,417 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 103,417 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 103,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,482 miles

some brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

Fail 15 Jun 2010 97,482 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

some brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 86,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,813 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 69,813 miles

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

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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X849 GBH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X849 GBH, 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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X849 GBH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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