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X998 ELC

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 ELC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,314 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,215 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 82,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,924 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2011 71,924 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges - advise tracking

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted at inner side

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

o/s/r tyre splitting up and deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,430 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s front wishbone rear bush starting to come out

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,957 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 33,957 miles

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

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 ELC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 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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What year was X998 ELC registered?

X998 ELC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X998 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 ELC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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