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W527 VGY

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,799 mi
Last recorded138,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 VGY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,799 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm ball joints weeping grease

engine oily

front grille is missing

front wipers poor

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape and wearing low in tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

various bodywork damage noted to vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2013 138,642 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arm ball joints weeping grease

engine oily

front grille is missing

front wipers poor

nearside inner c,v boot weeping grease

offside front tyre pressure was very low (have adjusted)

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape and wearing low in tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

various bodywork damage noted to vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2012 123,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 108,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,411 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear flexi hose end

both rear top strut mountings have some up/down movement

front brake pads and dise worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,403 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at rear flexi hose end

both rear top strut mountings have some up/down movement

front brake pads and dise worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,045 miles

Both rear axle bushes poor.

Rear exhaust box corroded and starting to blow.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,929 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both front lower rear wishbones bushes starting to de-lamanate

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear top strut mountings have some up/down movement

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,929 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both front lower rear wishbones bushes starting to de-lamanate

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear top strut mountings have some up/down movement

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,884 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,793 miles

Front brake pads low and discs worn. † †

Reccomend steel PAS pipe greesed at next service.

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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W527 VGY is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W527 VGY, 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 W527 VGY registered?

W527 VGY is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W527 VGY safe to buy?

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