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X851 SBJ

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

differnt sized tyres fitted on the rear.

front discs lipped and corroded.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 108,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

differnt sized tyres fitted on the rear.

front discs lipped and corroded.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system has clamps and fiitings corroded and weak

Fail 1 Jun 2013 103,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 96,280 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 96,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 May 2011 88,528 miles

Corrosion to all flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to underside

Front brake discs becoming worn

Offside front ABS sensor wire insecure / fouling steering

Offside front inner driveshaft boot detached / leaking

Fail 23 May 2011 88,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to all flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to underside

Front brake discs becoming worn

Offside front ABS sensor wire insecure / fouling steering

Offside front inner driveshaft boot detached / leaking

Pass 4 May 2010 80,769 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2010 80,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,875 miles

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

Nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight condensation in both front headlamps

Fail 11 Feb 2009 72,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight condensation in both front headlamps

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,228 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 60,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Recommend grease brake pipes

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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X851 SBJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X851 SBJ, 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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X851 SBJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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