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W181 MAH

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 MAH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,776 miles

front brake discs corroded both rear coil springs corroded exhaust corroded/repaired

o/s sill corroded various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2015 85,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded both rear coil springs corroded exhaust corroded/repaired

o/s sill corroded various metal brake pipes corroded various underside corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,441 miles

front brake discs worn /corroded

o/s/f top shock mount worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,441 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn /corroded

o/s/f top shock mount worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various under body corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

various under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,278 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,930 miles

both rear tyres low tread

various corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,770 miles

both front shocks wet

o/s/f wishbone bush worn

rear exhausst corroded

slight lip both front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,238 miles

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,433 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,991 miles

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

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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W181 MAH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W181 MAH, 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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W181 MAH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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