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W431 JNP

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,489 mi
Last recorded129,489 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 JNP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 129,489 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shock wet/damp

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear subframe bushes deteriated

n/s/r fuel breather pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Apr 2017 129,489 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front shock wet/damp

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear subframe bushes deteriated

n/s/r fuel breather pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r arch corroded but not holed or excessive

o/s lower sill sill corroded but not holed or excessive

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 125,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r arch corroded but not holed or excessive

o/s lower sill sill corroded but not holed or excessive

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 118,709 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes,tank & fuel filter

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to rear brake pipes

evidence of coolant leak on engine

evidence of oil leak on engine

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers smearing

play in both offside and nearside front top mountings

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 108,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

corrosion to fuel pipes,tank & fuel filter

corrosion to handbrake cables

corrosion to rear brake pipes

evidence of coolant leak on engine

evidence of oil leak on engine

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers smearing

play in both offside and nearside front top mountings

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all petrol pipes corroded

both front arm rear bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

handbrake cabels corroded

petrol tank corroded

rear exhaust clamp + box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all petrol pipes corroded

both front arm rear bushes split

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake discs corroded

handbrake cabels corroded

petrol tank corroded

rear exhaust clamp + box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,890 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded inners

fuel lines corroded

nsf tyre 3mm

pas pipes corroded

rear beam corroded

slight play in both rear axle bushes

slight play in both strut top mtgs

wipers poor

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,738 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both lower arm bushes spliting

both rear brake pipes corroded

front discs heavly corroded + pads low

hand brake cabels corroded

petrol tank corroded + fuel lines

slight play in nsf strut top mtg

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,852 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,533 miles

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

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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W431 JNP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W431 JNP, 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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W431 JNP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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