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V929 OEW

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,975 mi
Last recorded141,975 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 OEW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,975 miles

handbrake becoming high

heatshield loose above exhaust

movement in both front strut top mounts becoming excessive nsf

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded in places

Fail 5 Mar 2016 141,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake becoming high

heatshield loose above exhaust

movement in both front strut top mounts becoming excessive nsf

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded in places

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,679 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

slight lift in both rear shock absorbers

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,192 miles

front discs becoming worn

handbrake becoming high

nsf caliper piston boot insecure

small chip in windscreen zone b

Fail 1 Mar 2014 132,192 miles

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

front discs becoming worn

handbrake becoming high

nsf caliper piston boot insecure

small chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 6 Mar 2013 127,406 miles

front flexi hoses corroded

handbrake becoming high

osf shocker damp

play in nsf shocker top mounting

Fail 2 Mar 2013 127,406 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front flexi hoses corroded

handbrake becoming high

osf shocker damp

play in nsf shocker top mounting

Pass 3 Mar 2012 121,682 miles

front brake discs lipped (pads ok)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

headlamp condensated

osf shock absorber damp

Fail 3 Mar 2012 121,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lipped (pads ok)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

headlamp condensated

osf shock absorber damp

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,065 miles

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

Offside front brake hose has slight twist at caliper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside wing and bonnet corner.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake hose has slight twist at caliper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside wing and bonnet corner.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 97,775 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

travel in parking brake

Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking up

Pass 30 Sep 2008 82,915 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 82,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside front tyre at 1.6 mm and heavily cracked

oil and coolant leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,737 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,641 miles

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

N/s inner cv boot split.

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 56,277 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE TRACKING

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

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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V929 OEW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V929 OEW, 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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V929 OEW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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