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W429 YKM

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,475 mi
Last recorded110,475 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 YKM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,475 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner& outer sill m (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner& outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,330 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 85,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,634 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 74,634 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,589 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 71,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,645 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,243 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 61,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 50,089 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 50,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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W429 YKM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W429 YKM, 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 W429 YKM registered?

W429 YKM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W429 YKM safe to buy?

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