MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Oil leak
n/s/r fog light damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in o/s/r tyre
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cut in n/s/f tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
cut in n/s/f tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o s r tyre sidewall damaged
rear number plate one digit deteriorating. high level brake light not working. cut in o/s rear tyre outer wall.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s + n/s rear wheel bearings have slight rougness when rotated
Oil leak
both front floor pans starting to corrod.
both rear brake hose collars corroded.
both rear drop plates corroded.
both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
n/s/rear wheel damaged and distorted.
o/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.
o/s/rear tyre outer wall damaged.
power steering feelpipes corroded.
signs of fluidon power steering pump & feed pipes RECOMEND ATENSION.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both front floor pans starting to corrod.
both rear brake hose collars corroded.
both rear drop plates corroded.
both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
n/s/rear wheel damaged and distorted.
o/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.
o/s/rear tyre outer wall damaged.
power steering feelpipes corroded.
signs of fluidon power steering pump & feed pipes RECOMEND ATENSION.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
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W494 VVW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 W494 VVW, 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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W494 VVW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 August 2000.
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