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W488 TGX

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,304 mi
Last recorded126,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 TGX
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,304 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear view mirror missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,361 miles

Brakes ; Stop lamp switch very sensitive , recommend adjustment

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Note ; above advised bush can cause uneven tyre wear

Note ; suspension has been lowered , both front brake hoses have limited room to move

Shockabsorbrs ; n/s/r has light misting of oil

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered , n/s/r cap missing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 119,360 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brakes ; Stop lamp switch very sensitive , recommend adjustment

Brakes ; o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Note ; above advised bush can cause uneven tyre wear

Note ; suspension has been lowered , both front brake hoses have limited room to move

Shockabsorbrs ; n/s/r has light misting of oil

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered , n/s/r cap missing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,753 miles

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low , ( skypes ) tread balding on inner edge

Brakes ; fluctuation o/s/f brake , close to limit , recommend attention

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Engine ; oil leak cam cover area

Lighting ; condensation in both rear lamp units

Steering ; P.A.S. pipe corroded o/s/f

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint seal split

Variouscovers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered , n/s/r missing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

*** P.A.S./ ancillary belt cracking , may break , recommend replacement A.S.A.P. ***

Brakes ; fluctuation o/s/f brake , close to limit , recommend attention

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Engine ; oil leak cam cover area

Engine ; oil level very low , just below minimum , recommend attention

Lighting ; condensation in both rear lamp units

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering ; P.A.S. pipe corroded o/s/f

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint seal split

Tyres ; o/s/f tread low , ( skypes ) tread balding on inner edge

Variouscovers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered , n/s/r missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,301 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box starting to rust.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wing mirror is in poor condition.

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small play in both front top mounts.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror is in poor condition.

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Small play in both front top mounts.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,340 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside wing mirror is in a poor condition.

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

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

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

Small splits in both front wiper blades.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyre walls cracked.

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside wing mirror is in a poor condition.

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

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

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

Small splits in both front wiper blades.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,045 miles

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

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

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

Play in N/S/F top mount.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small cracks in both rear tyre walls.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 85,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in N/S/F top mount.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small cracks in both rear tyre walls.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,234 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,003 miles

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

suspension front and rear have been modified with uprated springs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 58,987 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 58,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 TGX is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W488 TGX, 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 TGX is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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