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W721 MGR

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,826 mi
Last recorded103,826 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 MGR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,826 miles

Oil leak

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

traction control light on

unable to inspect nearside rear outter sill repair due to underseal

Fail 27 Jul 2010 95,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

traction control light on

Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,661 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 83,498 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,372 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 73,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,214 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,487 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 52,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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W721 MGR is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W721 MGR, 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 W721 MGR registered?

W721 MGR is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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