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W656 RCE

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,165 mi
Last recorded106,165 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 RCE
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 106,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance not tested as brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine MIL not illuminating

Pass 9 May 2018 102,982 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle support bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 100,452 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 96,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 91,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 88,002 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 86,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 84,961 miles

Rear tyres suffering from age cracks

Fail 14 May 2012 84,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear tyres suffering from age cracks

Pass 21 May 2011 83,763 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 83,763 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

O/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,148 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,133 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 76,116 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

os electric window not working

tyre warning light on

front discs excessively corroded

oil below dipstick - not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,381 miles

NS WIPER ARM TOUCHING BODY AT ITS LOWEST POINT OF SWEEP

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

OS HEAD LAMP UNIT CONDENSATION

n/s/f side light connection

OS INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT

Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NS WIPER ARM TOUCHING BODY AT ITS LOWEST POINT OF SWEEP

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

OS HEAD LAMP UNIT CONDENSATION

OS INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,239 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,972 miles

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

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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W656 RCE is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W656 RCE, 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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W656 RCE is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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