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W571 VTW

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 VTW
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,338 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

wing mirrors taped

Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow rear exhaust

wing mirrors taped

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,840 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,965 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 83,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,276 miles

exhaust corroded.

n/s/front outer cv boot slioghtly weeping grease.

o/s/front brake hose perishing.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 82,242 miles

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

exhaust corroded.

n/s/front outer cv boot slioghtly weeping grease.

o/s/front brake hose perishing.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 81,436 miles

both outer cv boots slight perishing & n/s weeping grease.

centre exhaust section & mounts corroding.

slight corrosion both rear drop plates.

spare tyre below legal limit.

wipers smearing.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,324 miles

OSR TYRE JUST LEGAL,EDGES BALD MAIN TREAD PATTERN OK,NAIL IN TYRE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage osf lower sill

Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,276 miles

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

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

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

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

OSR TYRE JUST LEGAL,EDGES BALD MAIN TREAD PATTERN OK,NAIL IN TYRE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

front brake discs worn and corroding,front brake pads seem low

slight damage osf lower sill

Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,200 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 66,026 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2005 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres wearing on edges

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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W571 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W571 VTW, 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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W571 VTW is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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