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W489 AAV

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

158,920 mi
Last recorded158,920 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 AAV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 158,920 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill -- rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section & backbox (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places (6.1.A.1)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,530 miles

Central Lower some rust on power steering pipes --- not excessive

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view insecure (8.1.2a)

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank repaired but overall condition of tank deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2017 153,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.226 -- should be between 0.95 and 1.09 (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking at tank top vent pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,3mms (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Lower some rust on power steering pipes --- not excessive

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view insecure (8.1.2a)

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f=2.2mms and n/s/r =1.7mms (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 149,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing --- quiet on road

some rust on power steering pipe under engine --- not excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2016 149,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing --- quiet on road

some rust on power steering pipe under engine --- not excessive

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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W489 AAV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W489 AAV, 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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W489 AAV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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