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W298 PDP

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 PDP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,436 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot slightly perished.

Fail 20 Mar 2026 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner cv boot slightly perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,498 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 84,498 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 76,441 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 67,841 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mount slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 67,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in outer sill 30 cm off seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in outer sill within 30cm off seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No bonnet stay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 66,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 65,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,461 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2018 63,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2016 61,649 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 61,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,895 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,417 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 54,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,212 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,212 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,337 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in inner side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2008 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in inner side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,768 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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W298 PDP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W298 PDP, 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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W298 PDP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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