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W523 UOT

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,134 mi
Last recorded62,134 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 UOT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 62,134 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 62,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside has surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,094 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 57,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,450 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 53,446 miles

Emissions not tested all readings high (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has acut on the side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,286 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,665 miles

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,091 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 40,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,114 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 UOT is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W523 UOT, 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 W523 UOT registered?

W523 UOT is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W523 UOT safe to buy?

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