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W568 AKM

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

100,965 mi
Last recorded100,965 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 AKM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement

Offside Rear tyre getting low and wearing inner edge

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement

Offside Rear tyre getting low and wearing inner edge

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2020 100,965 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight movement in upper attachment

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills rusting

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,965 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell holed closed to seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell holed close to footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,970 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,965 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 100,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe broken away (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,965 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,594 miles

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

both front shock absorber top mounts have play

both rear shock aborber top mounts have play close to maximum limit

power steering fluid on minimum

steering wheel covering worn

Fail 30 Dec 2014 95,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front shock absorber top mounts have play

both rear shock aborber top mounts have play close to maximum limit

power steering fluid on minimum

steering wheel covering worn

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R Chassis corroded by brake pipe mount

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,091 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R Chassis corroded by brake pipe mount

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 84,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 84,336 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,517 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 81,517 miles

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

Brake fluid low

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,343 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,697 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,807 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 54,807 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

drive shaft brg noisey or inner paddle joint worn pads low

Pass 2 May 2007 44,070 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 38,827 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,827 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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W568 AKM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 W568 AKM, 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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W568 AKM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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