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W394 GFG

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,404 mi
Last recorded63,404 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 GFG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,404 miles

corrosion to brake pipes.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

oil leaks.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to brake pipes.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

oil leaks.

oil level on minimum.

rear brakes 24% imbalanced.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,111 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping.

corrosion on fuel tank.

deterioration to nearside wiper blade.

lift in rear suspension legs when hanging free.

oil leaks.

oil on expansion tank.

slight bind in nearside rear brakes.

slight buckle to offside front wheel.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,264 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,786 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 62,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,633 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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W394 GFG is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W394 GFG, 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 W394 GFG registered?

W394 GFG is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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