Ford Puma (2000)
2000 Ford Puma
CarHunch analysed 13,139 real MOT records for the 2000 Ford Puma. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Ford Puma's 68.5% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, signalling genuine reliability concerns for a car of this age. More troublingly, a third of these vehicles (33.2%) have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious red flag for prospective buyers.
At nearly 75,000 miles median mileage, these Pumas have covered a reasonable distance for their age, yet they're racking up an average of 4.27 failures and 22 advisories per test—indicating widespread wear and deterioration across multiple systems. Before buying, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection and obtain the complete MOT history; this isn't a car to take on spec.
What to check before buying a 2000 Ford Puma
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 13,129 | 68.5% | 4.27 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 74% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 65.2% | 1.67 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 61.8% | 4 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 80% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Ford Puma vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Ford Puma vehicles fall between 60,965 and 89,972 miles.
2000 Ford Puma — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 490 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Ford Puma
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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79.6%
Oil leak
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70.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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69.8%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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53.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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52.3%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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49.3%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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