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X964 ELC

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 ELC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 103,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 100,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 100,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL BY REAR AXLE BUSH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL BY REAR AXLE BUSH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CENTRE EXHQUST BOX BADLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low -*/-*/-*/ADJUSTED-*/-*/-*/ (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL MINIMUM OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 115 / 87 27% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,881 miles

Central and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Offside Front Upper top strut mounting has slight movement

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroding

oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

oil leaks

slight movement in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,337 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated rear

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s mirror insecure slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,795 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,966 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 81,966 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,118 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded!

corrosion around offside rear wheel arch/sill area

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

front tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

front tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside and nearside front ant roll bar d bush

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside and nearside front ant roll bar d bush

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,010 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorating!

Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

cuts in off side and near side rear tyre tread

off side and near side front wishbone rear bush worn

slight rust in boot

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,015 miles

drivers window does not close properly!

Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,741 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner band †

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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X964 ELC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X964 ELC, 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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X964 ELC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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