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W614 APU

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,732 mi
Last recorded114,732 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 APU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 114,732 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

loud thumping noise from the off side rear suspension - top mount? subframe bush?

suspension feels very stiff

unable to check the rear wheel bearings due to the brake bind

Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,515 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch slipping when driving out of brake test rollers

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 106,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch slipping when driving out of brake test rollers

offside rear wheel arch corroding

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,241 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,692 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 63,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,407 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W614 APU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W614 APU, 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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W614 APU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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