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W304 YAR

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,517 mi
Last recorded108,517 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 YAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,189 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 101,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,696 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake hose twisted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,013 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leaks

rear shoes noisey on back plate

washer pump noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,432 miles

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

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

accident damage offside front wing

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Fail 12 Jul 2010 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

accident damage offside front wing

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 75,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,831 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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W304 YAR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W304 YAR, 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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W304 YAR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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