MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall (but doesnt expose cords)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall (but doesnt expose cords)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil leak
Front brake discs corroded
Front suspension arm rear bushes worn
Front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside front suspension spring corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside wiper blade split
Slight brake judder nearside front
Wear in rear strut top mountings
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
Front brake discs corroded
Front suspension arm rear bushes worn
Front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside front suspension spring corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside wiper blade split
Slight brake judder nearside front
Wear in rear strut top mountings
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Puma?
Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W731 VGY is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W731 VGY, 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 W731 VGY registered?
W731 VGY is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 April 2000.
Is W731 VGY safe to buy?
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