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W76 APU

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,526 mi
Last recorded14,526 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW76 APU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,526 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n\s\front disc

Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,526 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n\s\front disc

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,202 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,149 miles

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

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

o/s front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,184 miles

Childs seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 79,408 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,620 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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W76 APU is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W76 APU, 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 W76 APU registered?

W76 APU is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W76 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W76 APU shows 9 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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