MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear axle bushes deteriorated
rear view mirror missing
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspension front and rear have been modified with uprated springs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
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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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