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W465 FKW

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1388cc
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Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 FKW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 146,078 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear outer ends n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

area s of corrosion developing on rear wheel arches outer sills n/s and o/s

exhaust system rusty in places

headlights and rear fog lights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

offside front a/r bar link dust boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2026 146,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear outer ends n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

area s of corrosion developing on rear wheel arches outer sills n/s and o/s

exhaust system rusty in places

headlights and rear fog lights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

offside front a/r bar link dust boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,488 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer n/s and o/s plus n/s rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

area"s of corrosion on rear wheel arches n/s and o/s also outer sills rear edges

exhaust system rusty in places very slight blow rear box

headlights and rear fog lights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

offside front outer c/v boot slightly perished

rear tyres wearing 3mm in places

Fail 10 Jun 2025 142,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front axle bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

area"s of corrosion on rear wheel arches n/s and o/s also outer sills rear edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer n/s and o/s plus n/s rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty in places very slight blow rear box

headlights and rear fog lights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

offside front outer c/v boot slightly perished

rear tyres wearing 3mm in places

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 4 Jun 2024 138,086 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s plus n/s rear outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

emissions difficult to get in operating window

exhaust system rusty in places

headlights and rear fog lights lens slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

outer sills and rear outer wheel arches corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 4 Jun 2024 138,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s plus n/s rear outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

emissions difficult to get in operating window

exhaust system rusty in places

headlights and rear fog lights lens slightly tarnished n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

outer sills and rear outer wheel arches corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion developing on rear outer wheel arches and undersides n/s and o/s

emissions difficult to get in operating window

headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s plus rear fog lights n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

outer sills corroded in places n/s and o/s

rear exhaust rusty in places

Fail 5 Jun 2023 133,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion developing on rear outer wheel arches and undersides n/s and o/s

headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s plus rear fog lights n/s and o/s

minor screen chips

outer sills corroded in places n/s and o/s

rear exhaust rusty in places

Pass 9 Jun 2022 128,651 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear - n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end unions n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion developing on rear outer wheel arches and rear under side

emissions difficult to get in operating window

headlights slightly tarnished n/s and o/s plus o/s rear fog light

minor screen chips

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front outer + rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion developing on rear outer wheel arches / rear underside ;

headlights slightly tarnished

minor screen damage ;

offside rear tyre showing signs of old ageing ;

Fail 18 Jun 2021 122,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front outer + rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion developing on rear outer wheel arches / rear underside ;

headlights slightly tarnished

minor screen damage ;

offside rear tyre showing signs of old ageing ;

Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,712 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and n/s rear outer ends ; (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly tarnished

offside rear tyre old ??

slight screen damage / by wiper blade ;

Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,712 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and n/s rear outer ends ; (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly tarnished

offside rear tyre old ??

slight screen damage / by wiper blade ;

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,996 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise ;

Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,996 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlights slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise ;

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 94,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,209 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread ;

unable to fully inspect osr outer seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,209 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear x 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread ;

unable to fully inspect osr outer seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 74,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 63,318 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)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 55,696 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion developing around rear axle mountings

Pass 23 May 2014 55,696 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion developing around rear axle mountings

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,994 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges ;

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,994 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges ;

Pass 25 May 2012 41,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,660 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 31,628 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 May 2010 31,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,777 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 19,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 16,374 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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W465 FKW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 W465 FKW, 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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W465 FKW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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