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W705 VFP

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,212 mi
Last recorded111,212 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 VFP
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,212 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre has deep cut ++cracks in wall

Fail 18 Aug 2011 111,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r arch corroded

n/s/r tyre has deep cut ++cracks in wall

Pass 10 Jul 2010 102,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 102,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,006 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r n/s/r slightly noisy wheel bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,017 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

n/s/r slight noise in wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 91,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r slight noise in wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,856 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 85,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

h/brake cable outer rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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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W705 VFP is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W705 VFP, 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 W705 VFP registered?

W705 VFP is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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