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W543 YEV

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 YEV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,457 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 80,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,456 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake flexi hoses(goodridge type)outer plastic covers splitting.oil leak.

Pass 12 May 2009 79,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 79,514 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 55,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 55,173 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,732 miles

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 YEV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YEV, 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 W543 YEV registered?

W543 YEV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W543 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 YEV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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