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W738 VMV

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 VMV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 67,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,295 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 57,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,247 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 40,218 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 31,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W738 VMV is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W738 VMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W738 VMV registered?

W738 VMV is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W738 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W738 VMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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