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W181 XEV

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,932 mi
Last recorded127,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 XEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,932 miles

1/ tape on both rear wheel archs at time of test and becoming corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ tape on both rear wheel archs at time of test and becoming corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 122,250 miles

Both rear wheel arches repaired with tape, acceptable at time of test.

Fail 19 May 2017 122,198 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at centre and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both rear wheel arches repaired with tape, acceptable at time of test.

Pass 16 May 2016 114,352 miles

1. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 2. Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 9 May 2016 114,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

1. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 2. Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2015 106,512 miles

As per failure.

Fail 6 May 2015 106,415 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded under wheel arch 2/ n/s and o/s rear wheel archs becoming corroded 3/ o/s front tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2014 98,321 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

1/ o/s rear tyre near legal legal and slight uneven tread wear

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,954 miles

As per failure.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,943 miles

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

2/ slight damage to windscreen

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

Pass 2 May 2012 84,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 84,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f suspension top bush slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,463 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 48,112 miles

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

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 XEV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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