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W523 HES

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 HES
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 11,690 miles

bad oil leaks

damage to body work

inner sills corroded

n/s rear view mirror lose

o/s headlamp lose

o/s/r lgiht unit cracked

outer sills corroded

rust and corrosion patches

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 16 May 2017 116,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bad oil leaks

damage to body work

inner sills corroded

n/s rear view mirror lose

o/s headlamp lose

o/s/r lgiht unit cracked

outer sills corroded

rust and corrosion patches

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 16 May 2016 107,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion to offside inner door shut

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 9 May 2016 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion to offside inner door shut

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both inner sills and both rear inner sill fillets are corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 103,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

gear oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sligh leaks from nearside outer and offside inner cv boots

Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sligh leaks from nearside outer and offside inner cv boots

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,924 miles

Both sills, inner sills and rear arches have areas of corrosion not considered excessive at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre wear patterns indicate that tracking may need realigning

Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both sills, inner sills and rear arches have areas of corrosion not considered excessive at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre appears to be underinflated

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

Tyre wear patterns indicate that tracking may need realigning

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,255 miles

Condensation in headlamps.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes heavily perished. Will require replacement in near future.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Condensation in headlamps.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes heavily perished. Will require replacement in near future.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,634 miles

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

Rear exhaust box moves about on fitment pipe of previous section ofsystem.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear exhaust box moves about on fitment pipe of previous section ofsystem.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 81,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,958 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 45,092 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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W523 HES is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W523 HES, 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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W523 HES is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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