MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills slightly corroded
o/s rear wheelarch slightly corroded
oil leak underside of engine
parking brake needs adjustment
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
n/s sill slightly corroded
o/s rear wheelarch slightly corroded
tailpipe of exhaust deteriated
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s front tyre wall cracking
oil leak underside of engine
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s front tyre wall cracking
oil leak underside of engine
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak underside of engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear nearside tyre starting to feather.
removed obstruction from screen.
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W437 PLG is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W437 PLG, 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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W437 PLG is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 16 June 2000.
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