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W379 ULM

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,835 mi
Last recorded100,835 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 ULM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 100,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 100,835 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outside Sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,092 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISE (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,573 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2015 96,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,284 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,042 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 91,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

OSF tyre worn inside edge

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

slight corrosion in both front floorpans

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 87,548 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 78,197 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 78,197 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 63,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake balance on limits

o/s rear tyre side wall starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,898 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,561 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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W379 ULM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W379 ULM, 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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W379 ULM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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