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W735 LBJ

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,619 mi
Last recorded102,619 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,619 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 102,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush side to side movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush side to side movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner lower wheel arch near lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2020 99,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 99,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle mount bushes slightly deteriorated and have slight movement

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,235 miles

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)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,785 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 79,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,047 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, inner rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

Exhaust rear box corroded, and in poor condition

Nearside rear axle rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,124 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Rear axle arm bushes deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,124 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Rear axle arm bushes deteriorated

Rear exhaust box corroded and in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,574 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,933 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,518 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,244 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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W735 LBJ is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W735 LBJ, 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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W735 LBJ is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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