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W501 VAW

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,292 mi
Last recorded85,292 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 VAW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,674cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 89,290 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,264 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 72,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,520 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 67,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,176 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,276 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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W501 VAW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W501 VAW, 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

How do I check the history of W501 VAW?

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What year was W501 VAW registered?

W501 VAW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W501 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 VAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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