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W524 SYB

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 SYB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2017 146,567 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion on edges of front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2016 136,799 miles

front brake flexi hoses slightly perishing

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

front brake flexi hoses slightly perishing

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2015 132,598 miles

corrosion around rear wheel arches

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 21 Dec 2015 132,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion around rear wheel arches

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2014 129,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,141 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 116,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded trar silencer delamin ating & tal pipe splitting away & blowing

offside & nearside rear tyre walls & tread cracking

slight roughness at nearside rear hub bearing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 109,295 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded trar silencer delamin ating & tal pipe splitting away & blowing

offside & nearside rear tyre walls & tread cracking

slight roughness at nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,367 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 100,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED...

Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,758 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,165 miles

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)

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

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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W524 SYB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W524 SYB, 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 W524 SYB registered?

W524 SYB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W524 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W524 SYB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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