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X878 VOG

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 VOG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 117,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

ns wiper poor, floors, sills, arches, facing/closing panles, rear chassis all very corroded, front exhaust deteriating, rear fuel pipes rusty, osf tyre close to limit, both rear most bushes poor(lower arms)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,172 miles

both front floor pans very rusty

both rear chassis legs rusty

chip on windscreen

n/s sill very rusty

n/s/f brake hose cracking/poor condition

n/s/f lower arm bushes poor condition

n/s/r wheel arch very rusty

o/s inner cv damp

o/s sill very rusty

o/s/f brake hose cracking/poor condition

o/s/f lower arm bushes cracking and poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch very rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2011 112,163 miles

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

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

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

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

both front floor pans very rusty

both rear chassis legs rusty

chip on windscreen

n/s sill very rusty

n/s/f brake hose cracking/poor condition

n/s/f lower arm bushes poor condition

n/s/r wheel arch very rusty

o/s inner cv damp

o/s sill very rusty

o/s/f brake hose cracking/poor condition

o/s/f lower arm bushes cracking and poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 100,189 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 100,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 79,230 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 79,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,122 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 65,122 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,932 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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X878 VOG is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X878 VOG, 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 X878 VOG registered?

X878 VOG is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X878 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X878 VOG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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