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W297 DUA

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 DUA
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,257 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,257 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 66,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,023 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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W297 DUA is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W297 DUA, 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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What year was W297 DUA registered?

W297 DUA is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W297 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 DUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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