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W488 LBD

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,027 mi
Last recorded36,027 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 LBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,027 miles

oil leak on engine

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,004 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear axle main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen washers working but poor

parking brake only just passed at 17%

Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,413 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear axle main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 33,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Note for parking brake fail, nearside effort 110 offside 60

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear axle main bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 32,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,048 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 32,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 24,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,489 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,568 miles

Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 15,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,046 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,290 miles

front tyres nstarting to wear nearing wear barrs in centre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,552 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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W488 LBD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W488 LBD, 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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W488 LBD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W488 LBD safe to buy?

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