2000 Ford Puma 1.7L Petrol · X785 BJB
2000 Ford Puma (1.7L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 83,385 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD PUMA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X785 BJB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 83,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X785 BJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Puma (X785 BJB) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced S”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
X785 BJB Mileage History
- 02/08/202270,961 mi
- 07/08/202376,904 mi+5,943 mi
- 21/08/202376,906 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/202483,385 mi+6,479 mi
Average of roughly 5,839 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Puma (First Generation)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural Corrosion (Rear Arches, Sills, Floorpan)Serious
The Puma most infamous fault. Rear wheel arches rot from the inside out, and sills, jacking points and the boot floor are also susceptible. Fresh underseal may be hiding serious corrosion.
- CV Joint and Driveshaft WearModerate
The Puma front CV joints and boots deteriorate with age, leading to clicking on full lock and eventually joint failure. MOT testers often flag deteriorated or split CV boots.
- Engine Management and Oxygen Sensor FaultsModerate
The 1.7 VVT engine is sensitive to a failed heated oxygen sensor causing rough running, hesitation and poor idle. Coil pack failures and HT lead shorting from coolant leaking onto them via failed core plugs are also common.
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