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W742 DYG

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 DYG
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,663 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 118,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 116,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 116,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,496 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 113,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 97,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak from heater valve

Pass 28 May 2008 85,637 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear & nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 47,689 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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W742 DYG is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W742 DYG, 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 W742 DYG registered?

W742 DYG is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W742 DYG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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