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W179 FRP

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,339 mi
Last recorded103,339 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 FRP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 103,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 103,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,383 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,383 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,401 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,781 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 81,781 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,335 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 72,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front side windows,are tinted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,674 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,665 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs,inner surfaces are in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,173 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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W179 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W179 FRP, 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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What year was W179 FRP registered?

W179 FRP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W179 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 FRP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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