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W439 PLD

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,875 mi
Last recorded86,875 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 PLD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 86,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind mounting - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of mounting - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (may be cause of emission failure) (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe going to o/s front hose burst during brake test. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front hose is corroding.

Metal fuel pipes corroding.

Oil all over engine.

Slight buckles in both front wheel rims.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

NO FOOTBRAKE - EFFORT TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO LEAK IN SYSTEM

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,518 miles

corrosion to rear axl inner sills

corrosion to rear chassie

Fail 22 Oct 2014 82,517 miles

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

corrosion to rear axl inner sills

corrosion to rear chassie

Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,504 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,891 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,709 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,314 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,087 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,086 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,400 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 48,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,392 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 42,392 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front lower arm,rear bushes splitting

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,802 miles

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

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

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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W439 PLD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W439 PLD, 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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W439 PLD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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