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W457 WEB

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,310 mi
Last recorded105,310 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 WEB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,310 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

engine oil leak - BORDERLINE PASS

front brake imbalance just met - 20%

front wipers starting to smear

offside front brake disc some distortion

offside front brake slight bind - BORDERLINE PASS

rear brake flexi hoses poor condition - cracks

rear suspension top mounts worn - some free movement

Fail 9 Jun 2012 105,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

engine oil leak - BORDERLINE PASS

front wipers starting to smear

offside front brake disc some distortion

offside front brake slight bind - BORDERLINE PASS

rear brake flexi hoses poor condition - cracks

rear suspension top mounts worn - some free movement

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak - borderline pass

Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak - borderline pass

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 84,460 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 71,556 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 71,556 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,260 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 58,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W457 WEB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W457 WEB, 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 W457 WEB registered?

W457 WEB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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