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V804 NWC

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV804 NWC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 125,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both sides front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

damage to vehicle

engine misfiring

front and rear brake hoses heavily deteriorated - recommend replacement now

front brake discs heavily worn - recommend replacement

front registration plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion to chassis, suspension components and rear cross member area rotten through but not near prescribed areas

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit - inner edge wearing heavy

oil around engine

parking brake cables insecure

spare wheel carrier excessively corroded

under vehicle heavily under sealed and previously welded

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,143 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Park brake close to limit

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Sills repaired and covered in wax

Underfloor and chassis rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2016 122,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassis and floor pans corroded heavily

front brake discs corroded and badly worn

fuel around tank, suspect leaking but not at time of test

fuel pipes corroded heavily

lift in offside and nearside front top suspension mountings just acceptable

offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished and need replacement

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

trims fitted to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,780 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish & crack.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 117,779 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres starting to perrish & crack.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear wheel arches deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,665 miles

coil springs corroded/ front discs poor/ fuel pipes corroded/ oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,781 miles

fuel pipes rusty,coil springs & strut top poor...

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,518 miles

front & rear coil springs corroded/ exhaust rusty/ flexy brake pipes ends corroded/ engine /gearbox oil leaks/ fuel pipes corroded/ n/s/f lower arm bushes cplitting/

Fail 5 Aug 2008 65,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front & rear coil springs corroded/ exhaust rusty/ flexy brake pipes ends corroded/ engine /gearbox oil leaks/ fuel pipes corroded/ n/s/f lower arm bushes cplitting/

Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,444 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 105,078 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 99,354 miles

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

travel on hand brake

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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V804 NWC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V804 NWC, 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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V804 NWC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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