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W418 VEV

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,938 mi
Last recorded86,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 VEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 86,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,528 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 82,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise excess hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,383 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes cleaned up to pass inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,381 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,397 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corrodied

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

o/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack 195/50/15V

Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,084 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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W418 VEV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W418 VEV, 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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W418 VEV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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