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W497 WBD

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 WBD
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,794 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 97,794 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 96,020 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,213 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 69,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,097 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2005 38,452 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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W497 WBD is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W497 WBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 WBD registered?

W497 WBD is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W497 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 WBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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