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X971 MGS

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 MGS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,900 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,007 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE FEATHERED & WORN ON INNER-BANDS (N/S MORESO).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

N/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE PERISHING.

OIL-LEAK NOTED.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,007 miles

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

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

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

FRONT TYRES HAVE FEATHERED & WORN ON INNER-BANDS (N/S MORESO).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

N/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE PERISHING.

O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION-ARM BUSH-BONDINGS HAVE DETERIORATED & NOW LIFTING.

OIL-LEAK NOTED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,378 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 94,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,926 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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X971 MGS is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X971 MGS, 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 X971 MGS registered?

X971 MGS is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X971 MGS safe to buy?

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