2000 Ford Puma · 2,171 MOT tests
2000 Ford Puma reliability
2000 Ford Pumas fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Puma years (2,171 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Pumas: 12.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 81,278
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,171
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.8% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Ford Puma
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.6%
- Brakes14.7%
- Lights and electrics12.6%
- Body, chassis and structure10.3%
- Seat belts and airbags5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.19%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.38%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.1%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.45%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.95%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.47%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.73%)
Is a 2000 Ford Puma reliable?
2000 Ford Pumas fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Puma years (2,171 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Ford Puma MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.19% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (4.38% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Ford Puma have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Ford Puma shows 81,278 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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