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W479 VKE

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 VKE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 63,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,588 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,297 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,171 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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W479 VKE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

W479 VKE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W479 VKE safe to buy?

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