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W597 UGM

2000 Ford Puma

Grey Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 UGM
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,440 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,396 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

auxillary belt perished*

front brake discs and pads worn* brake hoses perished* front wishbone bushes worn*fuel and brake pipes corroded in general - pipes to rear hoses rusted- just ok* shields on underbody, etc, restrict examination*

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,589 miles

auxillary belt perished*

front brake discs and pads worn* brake hoses perished* front wishbone bushes worn*fuel and brake pipes corroded in general - pipes to rear hoses rusted- just ok* shields on underbody, etc, restrict examination*

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,240 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,416 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,416 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,436 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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W597 UGM is a 2000 Ford Puma in Grey with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W597 UGM, 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 W597 UGM registered?

W597 UGM is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W597 UGM safe to buy?

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