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X853 PBD

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,591 mi
Last recorded97,591 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 PBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,591 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,986 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 84,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,677 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 64,670 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 59,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

emissions on high limits

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,802 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 54,748 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,390 miles

Engine management light on

Front exhaust mount split

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 46,483 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,291 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,185 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 35,555 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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X853 PBD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X853 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X853 PBD registered?

X853 PBD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X853 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X853 PBD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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