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W83 UBC

2000 Ford Puma

Green Petrol 1674cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 UBC
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,674cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,575 miles

rear main axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,802 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,800 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,231 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,731 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,390 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 60,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front discs and pads worn to limits

wipers split on ends

Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,859 miles

front discs and pads worn to limits

wipers split on ends

Fail 4 Aug 2009 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,301 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,983 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise inner cv gaitors leaking grease advise secured correctly

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 22,627 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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W83 UBC is a 2000 Ford Puma in Green with a 1,674cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W83 UBC, 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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W83 UBC is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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