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W579 TLB

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,187 mi
Last recorded92,187 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 TLB
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,250 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 86,808 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2015 86,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,938 miles

both rear axle beam bushes weakened

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 79,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear axle beam bushes weakened

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,116 miles

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

osr wheel arch corrosion pressant

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,480 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 70,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,888 miles

Both front brake hoses are fairly perished.

Engine has a serious oil leak.

Handbrake efficiency is poor at nearside wheel.

Metal brake pipe to offside rear hose is very corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,156 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 62,616 miles

front tyres worn om inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,373 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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W579 TLB is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TLB, 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 W579 TLB registered?

W579 TLB is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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