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W108 APU

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,170 mi
Last recorded81,170 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 APU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2014 81,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear arches rusty

both rear shock weak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,368 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,368 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,422 miles

chip in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside front brake pipe starting to become corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

chip in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside front brake pipe starting to become corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,888 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 50,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,942 miles

front registration plate starting to debond

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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W108 APU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W108 APU, 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 W108 APU registered?

W108 APU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W108 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W108 APU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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