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W542 CBL

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 CBL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,230 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 88,230 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns headlamp mounting braket broken

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,862 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns headlamp mounting braket broken

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,160 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,943 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

ns mirror glass broken

Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,943 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on in side edges (wheel alignment?)

ns mirror glass broken

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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W542 CBL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W542 CBL, 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 W542 CBL registered?

W542 CBL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W542 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 CBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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