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W728 PBY

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,473 mi
Last recorded139,473 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 PBY
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2020 139,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to reduce light source (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wiper blades start to smear in operation rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2019 133,571 miles

Nearside Rear light condensated

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

Pass 2 May 2018 127,023 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear fog lights damaged/repaired

Fail 2 May 2018 127,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear fog lights damaged/repaired

Pass 26 Apr 2017 120,663 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Rear fog lights damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,660 miles

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

Central Upper brake light not working

Rear fog lights damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2016 114,758 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 114,758 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline pass (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside rear foglamp lense damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside rear foglamp lense damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 102,878 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 102,873 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 98,036 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 92,922 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 86,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 73,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 73,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 58,182 miles

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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W728 PBY is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W728 PBY, 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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W728 PBY is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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