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W462 AKM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,665 mi
Last recorded77,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 AKM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,665 miles

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

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2011 77,659 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,864 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

AIR BAG WARNING STAYING ON

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,321 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 53,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,014 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 46,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light stays on

offside front outer sill slightly damaged

oil leak at engine bay

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding/small pin holes & blowing

strong advise nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,911 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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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W462 AKM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W462 AKM, 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 W462 AKM registered?

W462 AKM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W462 AKM safe to buy?

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