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W596 YKM

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,829 mi
Last recorded115,829 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 YKM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,829 miles

Exhaust rusty and poor

Slight oil leak

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 115,816 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Exhaust rusty and poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,067 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 109,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,717 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,591 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,328 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 54,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 53,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,639 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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W596 YKM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W596 YKM, 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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W596 YKM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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