MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both side rear wheel arches starting to corrode
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both side rear wheel arches starting to corrode
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near and offside rear wheel arches corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near and offside rear wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
spare wheel carrier corroded
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
spare wheel carrier corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipes rotten
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W485 TGE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W485 TGE, 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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W485 TGE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 April 2000.
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