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W546 ULE

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 ULE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,823 miles

Oil leak

coolant low 2ltrs water

engine oil below min 2ltrs oil

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,963 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside headlight damp & weak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,339 miles

all exhaust corroded & rear box excessive corrosion

offside mirror not adjusting nearside mirrorpartly adjusts

Fail 11 Apr 2013 64,339 miles

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

all exhaust corroded & rear box excessive corrosion

offside mirror not adjusting nearside mirrorpartly adjusts

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brakes front discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,985 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 33,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 23,260 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

a/ minor oil leak-g/box selector seal †b/ n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,260 miles

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

a/ minor oil leak-g/box selector seal †b/ n/s/r tyre perished

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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W546 ULE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W546 ULE, 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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W546 ULE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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