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W745 VAU

2000 Ford Puma

Silver Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW745 VAU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,847 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/r axle bush split

underside of car rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2014 110,847 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/r axle bush split

underside of car rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 105,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,994 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY N/S/R /// O/S/R

Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS RUSTY N/S/R /// O/S/R

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,885 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front screen wipers slightly smearing

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,202 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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W745 VAU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Silver with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W745 VAU, 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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W745 VAU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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