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W144 VDN

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

28,589 mi
Last recorded28,589 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 VDN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 28,588 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn big axle bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking near derive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body and exhaust corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,573 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 May 2010 28,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,979 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,593 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,156 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,156 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 19,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,649 miles

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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W144 VDN is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W144 VDN, 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 W144 VDN registered?

W144 VDN is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W144 VDN safe to buy?

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