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W185 PBY

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,693 mi
Last recorded131,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 PBY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 131,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi perished (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear front axle mounting bush

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi perished (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear front axle mounting bush

Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,125 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 127,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported and flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,683 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,662 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 113,425 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

Fail 10 Mar 2015 113,425 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,826 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front suspension and brake pipes covered in fluid

rear chassi rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front suspension and brake pipes covered in fluid

rear chassi rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2012 96,953 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 96,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to both front tyres on inners edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,304 miles

both front tyres 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges

both rear brake hoses becoming perrished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2009 79,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Small crack in front no plate

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,751 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,887 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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W185 PBY is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W185 PBY, 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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W185 PBY is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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