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W579 JPR

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,774 mi
Last recorded47,774 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 JPR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 46,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 46,077 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 45,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush in arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush in arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush in arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush in arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,833 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,489 miles

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Pass 5 Dec 2015 43,091 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,721 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,464 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,529 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,762 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,541 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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W579 JPR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W579 JPR, 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 W579 JPR registered?

W579 JPR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W579 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W579 JPR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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