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W435 OJC

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,445 mi
Last recorded72,445 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 OJC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,674cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 72,445 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 x15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,961 miles

n/s/f tyre approching legal limit

o/s/r shock absorber has misting of oil

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre approching legal limit

o/s/r shock absorber has misting of oil

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,614 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm axle bushes cracking but not resulting in excess movement

brake pipe at o/s/f feeding flexi hose inner wing starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge

o/s/r shocker misting of oil

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear suspension trailing arm axle bushes cracking but not resulting in excess movement

brake pipe at o/s/f feeding flexi hose inner wing starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge

o/s/r shocker misting of oil

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,468 miles

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

both rear trailing arm\axle bushes cracking but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear trailing arm\axle bushes cracking but not resulting in excess movement

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,457 miles

both sides front brake flexi hoses starting to corrode slightly

brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer weakening with slight blow

Pass 3 May 2011 62,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill weakening near rear

Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill weakening near rear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

clutch is slipping

Pass 1 May 2007 54,503 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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W435 OJC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W435 OJC, 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 W435 OJC registered?

W435 OJC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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