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W518 UGM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,112 mi
Last recorded121,112 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 UGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 121,112 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 121,056 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 120,388 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 119,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,715 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 116,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 116,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 113,853 miles

n/s hand brake reading low

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

o/s rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Oct 2013 112,359 miles

n/s rear brake reading slightly low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,564 miles

Engine has oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 111,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,391 miles

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

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

power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,454 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2009 104,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 100,325 miles

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

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

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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W518 UGM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W518 UGM, 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 W518 UGM registered?

W518 UGM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W518 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 UGM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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