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W167 RAL

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

180,135 mi
Last recorded180,135 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW167 RAL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 180,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 170,290 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking

slight play nearside front anti roll bar 'D' bush

Fail 18 Oct 2017 170,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play also rough (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

N/s/f tyre cracking

O/s/f tyre cracking

Oil leak around sump area

Slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar d-bush

Pass 30 Sep 2016 164,756 miles

Both front wheels buckled slightly

Exhaust centre pipe rubber broken but exhaust still secure

Heat shield above exhaust insecure

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both also slight roughness when spun (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 164,756 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Both front wheels buckled slightly

Exhaust centre pipe rubber broken but exhaust still secure

Heat shield above exhaust insecure

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both also slight roughness when spun (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 158,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back, at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered with grease (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 158,832 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back, at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered with grease (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,864 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 29 Sep 2014

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 30 Sep 2013 147,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

suspension lowered

Fail 28 Sep 2013 147,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

suspension lowered

Pass 29 Sep 2012 140,369 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 140,369 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 128,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 30 Sep 2010 124,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Sep 2009 115,402 miles

both front antiroll bar drop links have slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pipes greased

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to crack

o/s front wishbone rear bush worn

rear brake pipes greased

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear flexis chafed slightly

rear number plate faded slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2009 115,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front antiroll bar drop links have slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pipes greased

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to crack

o/s front wishbone rear bush worn

rear brake pipes greased

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear flexis chafed slightly

rear number plate faded slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 100,575 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,236 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 66,230 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Drivers rear view mirror missing

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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W167 RAL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W167 RAL, 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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W167 RAL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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