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W381 XVW

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 XVW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2018 134,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

ns and os inner and outer sill corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,173 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement all (6.1.D.1a)

sills slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2017 130,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement all (6.1.D.1a)

sills slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,543 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,752 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,104 miles

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

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

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

auxillary belt deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,848 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2012 93,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,794 miles

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

Oil leak

self cancelling indicators not working

Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

self cancelling indicators not working

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,108 miles

Oil leak

auxilary drive belt cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2009 84,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

auxilary drive belt cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,002 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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W381 XVW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W381 XVW, 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 W381 XVW registered?

W381 XVW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W381 XVW safe to buy?

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