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W761 KCH

2000 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,697 mi
Last recorded114,697 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW761 KCH
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 114,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,096 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 111,096 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 106,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 100,219 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 100,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 95,743 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 17 May 2017 95,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R OUTER AND INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front GEAR BOX HAS A MINOR LEAK

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TYRE HASCRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 4 May 2016 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f wheel damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracks in tread

Fail 4 May 2016 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f wheel damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracks in tread

Pass 14 May 2015 84,630 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r alloy wheels damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracks in tread

Fail 14 May 2015 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r alloy wheels damaged

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracks in tread

Pass 15 May 2014 78,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,054 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 66,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 60,748 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 56,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 46,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,886 miles

both rear metal brakes pipes poor surface condition

Pass 18 May 2006 36,087 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting tp split

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit on inner edges

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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W761 KCH is a 2000 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W761 KCH, 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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W761 KCH is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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