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W823 VHN

2000 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,528 mi
Last recorded115,528 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 VHN
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 115,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,328 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,262 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/side and o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,448 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,444 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear axle bush's slightly worn

fuel tank and fuel pipe's have been undersealed

Fail 15 Dec 2014 102,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear axle bush's slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,069 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 98,069 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,469 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,727 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pipes part greased

o/s front driveshaft centre bearing noisey

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,341 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,378 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

slight weap from o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,797 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

f/brake discs corrosion on inner faces

f/n/s tyre on legal limit inner edge

f/o/s tyre on legal limit inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,797 miles

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

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

corrosion on all brake pipes

f/brake discs corrosion on inner faces

f/n/s tyre on legal limit inner edge

f/o/s tyre on legal limit inner edge

Pass 17 May 2006 33,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 33,565 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 12 May 2006 33,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W823 VHN is a 2000 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 W823 VHN, 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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W823 VHN is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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