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X979 VEV

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,959 mi
Last recorded35,959 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 VEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,959 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy pad rub ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,873 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 33,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

water pump weak

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,593 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 32,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 32,592 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 32,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,592 miles

minor corrosion on underside

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

offside front air con pipe broken

thermostat housing weeping coolant

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,592 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,592 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 32,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,866 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 29,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 22,713 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 22,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyree treads on border line

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,065 miles

brake pads all worn low

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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X979 VEV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X979 VEV, 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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X979 VEV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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