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W431 UUJ

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 UUJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 147,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2011 147,444 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2010 135,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 135,716 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 123,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 123,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 79,102 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 79,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 UUJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUJ, 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 W431 UUJ registered?

W431 UUJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W431 UUJ safe to buy?

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