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W503 MMR

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 MMR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 108,622 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,151 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,447 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,796 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,317 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,541 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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W503 MMR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W503 MMR, 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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W503 MMR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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