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W104 DWU

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,458 mi
Last recorded91,458 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 DWU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,436 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,436 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,119 miles

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

Offside front inner CV boot weaping grease

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drive belt cracking

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

Offside front inner CV boot weaping grease

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 62,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 51,506 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 51,506 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust back box outer skin corrored

Steel rim fitted on o/s/r

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,122 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front tyre worn unevenly around inner edge

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2005 33,764 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 33,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate slight deteriation

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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W104 DWU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W104 DWU, 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 W104 DWU registered?

W104 DWU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W104 DWU safe to buy?

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