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W701 ECT

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,323 mi
Last recorded120,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 ECT
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,323 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 120,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,975 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 108,954 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 100,878 miles

all coil springs very poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pipes just acceptable

fuel tank poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s/r alloy wheel buckled (just acceptable)

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leaks

rear axle bushes very poor condition (just acceptable)

slight runout to o/s/r tyre

suspension knocks

timing belt due

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 May 2011 100,878 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

all coil springs very poor condition

brake fluid level low

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pipes just acceptable

fuel tank poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable

n/s/r alloy wheel buckled (just acceptable)

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leaks

rear axle bushes very poor condition (just acceptable)

slight runout to o/s/r tyre

suspension knocks

timing belt due

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2010 97,852 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SOME MINOR CUTS ON INNER SIDE WALL THAT REQUIRE CHECKING

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,228 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 95,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 90,377 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 90,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 84,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 77,074 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 77,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W701 ECT is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W701 ECT, 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 W701 ECT registered?

W701 ECT is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W701 ECT safe to buy?

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