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W522 PJM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 PJM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 119,040 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre is becoming mishaped on innert edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 119,040 miles

near side rear tyre is becoming mishaped on innert edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,533 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSH DELAMINATING.CORROSION-FLOOR-INNER SILLR-R CHASSIS MEMBERS-O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 108,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSH DELAMINATING.CORROSION-FLOOR-INNER SILLR-R CHASSIS MEMBERS-O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn (not excessive this m/o/t)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 97,698 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn (not excessive this m/o/t)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,819 miles

FUEL FILTER BADLY CORROADED

Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

FUEL FILTER BADLY CORROADED

Fail 9 Jan 2009 82,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 78,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 71,144 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W522 PJM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W522 PJM, 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 W522 PJM registered?

W522 PJM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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