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W543 XTH

2000 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 XTH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,398 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,398 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on nearside front track control arm

nearside and offside front brake flexys perished.

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,808 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 73,808 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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W543 XTH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W543 XTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W543 XTH registered?

W543 XTH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W543 XTH safe to buy?

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