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W512 MAK

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,591 mi
Last recorded144,591 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 MAK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 144,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 135,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 126,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 126,046 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear axle beam bush worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 8 Apr 2009 112,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 17 Mar 2008 107,426 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 96,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs badly lipped and rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,536 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs badly lipped and rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,711 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 86,711 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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W512 MAK is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W512 MAK, 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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W512 MAK is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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