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W479 MBF

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,777 mi
Last recorded64,777 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 MBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,777 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Oil leak ()

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

maximum lift/wear in rear shocker top mounts both sides

Pass 27 May 2015 57,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,463 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

lift in both rear top shocker mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,597 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wear /lift in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,710 miles

lift/wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,962 miles

brake pipe behind offside rear wheel corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,497 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,381 miles

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

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

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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W479 MBF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W479 MBF, 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 W479 MBF registered?

W479 MBF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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