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W178 PLD

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,141 mi
Last recorded108,141 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 97,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,227 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 85,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 75,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,292 miles

exhaust system rusty.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 62,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rusty.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,675 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 50,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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W178 PLD 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 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W178 PLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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W178 PLD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W178 PLD safe to buy?

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