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W538 MBF

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,783 mi
Last recorded126,783 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 MBF
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 126,783 miles

Heatshield loose

Oil leak

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 30 Aug 2013 126,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Heatshield loose

Oil leak

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sloight corrosion starting on sills

Fail 14 Jun 2012 113,784 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sloight corrosion starting on sills

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,747 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,989 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,515 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,513 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,985 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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W538 MBF is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W538 MBF, 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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W538 MBF is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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