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X874 KCS

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 KCS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion on nearside and offside lower body sills

advise play at rear axle bushes

rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,528 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front saddle bushes slight movement

n/s front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,528 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s front metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,675 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,613 miles

movement detected at both top strutt mountings

n/s rear axle bush showing separation movement not excessive

o/s rear tyre has a nail

slight exhaust blow at backbox

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,926 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,926 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,017 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X874 KCS is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X874 KCS, 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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What year was X874 KCS registered?

X874 KCS is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X874 KCS safe to buy?

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