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X956 VUF

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 VUF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2020 109,279 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,257 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (mid floor) (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ns and os mid floor to sill seat mounts (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr and nsr floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Front BOTH brake hose perished

Front BOTH discs poor condition corroded and pitted

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter perished

advanced corrosion in parts on underside

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 11 May 2015 103,174 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

under body rusty

wishbone rear bushes debonding

Fail 5 May 2015 109,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes rusty

under body rusty

wishbone rear bushes debonding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,661 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wiper blades poor at clearing screen.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 101,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both wiper blades poor at clearing screen.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,207 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition

power steering pump moist with fluid

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2013 95,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition

power steering pump moist with fluid

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2012 90,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,615 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise wheel alignment check

offside front lower arm bush debonding

Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise wheel alignment check

offside front lower arm bush debonding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,077 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,825 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,457 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 43,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,510 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 31,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

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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X956 VUF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 X956 VUF, 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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X956 VUF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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