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W504 VAW

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,198 mi
Last recorded174,198 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW504 VAW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,674cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 174,198 miles

BOTH DOOR MIRRORS JUST PASS TEST

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

N/S/R ARCH RUSTY

REAR BRAKES JUST PASS TEST STANDARDS. BRAKE CHECK REQUIRED

REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

SOME TEST ITEMS HIDDEN BY COVERS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 173,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH DOOR MIRRORS JUST PASS TEST

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

N/S/R ARCH RUSTY

REAR BRAKES JUST PASS TEST STANDARDS. BRAKE CHECK REQUIRED

REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

SOME TEST ITEMS HIDDEN BY COVERS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,556 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 116,556 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 142,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,924 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 119,924 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 104,453 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,015 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 92,015 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 77,147 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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W504 VAW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W504 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.

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What year was W504 VAW registered?

W504 VAW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W504 VAW safe to buy?

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