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V38 EPW

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,427 mi
Last recorded112,427 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 EPW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 112,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

coolent level warning light illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2010 112,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

coolent level warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,090 miles

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

Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 108,360 miles

advise offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

advise offside and nearside front brake pads low

Fail 18 Mar 2008 108,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise nearside rear tyre at legal limit

advise offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

advise offside and nearside front brake pads low

advise offside front tyre at leagal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2007 104,213 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 104,213 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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V38 EPW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V38 EPW, 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 V38 EPW registered?

V38 EPW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V38 EPW safe to buy?

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