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W388 NWE

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 NWE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 81,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,117 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retaining bracket loose bolt looks cross threaded (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,629 miles

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

Central Central exhaust heat shield loose near fuel tank

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger floor well (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer side body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers side floor well (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,436 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger floor well (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer side body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers side floor well (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,959 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger floor well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers side floor well (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger floor well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers side floor well (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,141 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,206 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 40,206 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,706 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,706 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre tread worn slightly unevern

Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre tread worn slightly unevern

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wheel tyre treads /centre tread worn down to 2mm

Fail 4 Aug 2009 24,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wheel tyre treads /centre tread worn down to 2mm

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,543 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 18,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,551 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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W388 NWE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W388 NWE, 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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W388 NWE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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