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X981 MGS

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,882 mi
Last recorded77,882 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 MGS
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,544 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 51,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,712 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 45,712 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 34,795 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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X981 MGS is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X981 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.

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What year was X981 MGS registered?

X981 MGS is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is X981 MGS safe to buy?

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