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X998 BAM

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 BAM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,538 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,767 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,590 miles

front dise worn

front wleel bearing nosey

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brack dise worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 71,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 57,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 41,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,409 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,166 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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X998 BAM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X998 BAM, 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 X998 BAM registered?

X998 BAM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X998 BAM safe to buy?

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